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Kimchijeon kimchi pancakes

Crisp-edged, tangy pancakes loaded with chopped kimchi, ready in 20 minutes.

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  • Time20 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.14 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Whisk the flour, cornflour, cold water, kimchi juice and sugar into a thin batter. Add a pinch of salt.

  2. 2

    Stir in the kimchi and spring onions.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large non stick frying pan over a medium high heat. Pour in a third of the batter and spread it thin.

  4. 4

    Fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the underside is deep golden and crisp. Flip and fry for 3 minutes more.

    3 min 30 s
  5. 5

    Repeat with the remaining oil and batter to make 3 pancakes.

  6. 6

    Mix the soy sauce, vinegar and gochugaru for dipping. Cut the pancakes into squares and serve hot.

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