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Korean Vegetable Pancakes

Crispy Korean Vegetable Pancakes You’ll Crave Every Time

Korean Vegetable Pancakes, or Yachaejeon, are colorful, vegan-friendly snacks bursting with fresh vegetables and served with a zesty soy dipping sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Adds crispiness.
  • 1 cup Water Hydrates the batter.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric For color and flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
For the Vegetables
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Sliced.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Sliced.
  • 1 medium Carrot Shredded.
  • 1 medium Red Pepper Sliced.
  • 1 cup Cabbage Chopped.
  • 1 small Hot Pepper Finely chopped.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Oil For frying.
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Non-stick pan
  • Whisk
  • Chopping board

Method
 

Prepare Pancakes
  1. Start by washing and slicing your green onions, red onion, carrot, red pepper, and cabbage. Finely chop the hot pepper for a spicy kick that enhances the dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, turmeric, salt, baking powder, and water until you achieve a smooth and thick batter that clings to the vegetables.
  3. Gently fold all prepared vegetables into the batter until they are evenly coated, ensuring that every bite is packed with flavor.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, toasted sesame seeds, and chili flakes. Set this aside to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Heat a drizzle of oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat, allowing it to warm up slightly before cooking the pancakes.
  6. Spoon a portion of the batter into the pan, spreading it thinly. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and crisp. Flip to cook the other side until it's golden as well.
  7. Continue with the remaining batter, adding oil to the pan as needed to ensure crispy pancakes with every batch.
  8. Plate the pancakes while they're hot, drizzling the dipping sauce over or serving it on the side for an extra burst of flavor.

Notes

Optional: Add fresh herbs like cilantro for an extra flavor boost! You can prepare the batter and chopped vegetables a day in advance.