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Korean Vegetable Pancakes

Crispy Korean Vegetable Pancakes for a Deliciously Healthy Snack

These Korean Vegetable Pancakes, or Yachaejeon, are crispy, colorful snacks packed with fresh veggies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch adds crispiness
  • 1 cup Water adjust for consistency
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric optional for color
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
For the Vegetables
  • 2 stalks Green Onions chopped
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion sliced thinly
  • 1 medium Carrot cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium Red Pepper sliced into strips
  • 1 cup Cabbage cut into thin strips
  • 1 pepper Hot Pepper finely chopped
For Frying
  • 2 tablespoons Oil for Frying use neutral oil like vegetable or canola
For the Soy 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
  • frying pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Vegetables: Wash and slice green onions, red onions, carrots, red pepper, cabbage, and hot peppers into thin strips or small pieces.
  2. Make Batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, turmeric, salt, baking powder, and enough water to create a smooth, slightly thick batter.
  3. Mix Vegetables: Fold the sliced vegetables into the batter until evenly coated.
  4. Prepare Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame seeds, chili flakes, and sesame oil.
  5. Heat Pan: Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat with oil until it shimmers.
  6. Cook Pancakes: Spoon batter into the hot oil to form thin circles and cook until golden, flipping halfway.
  7. Repeat: Continue frying remaining batter, adjusting heat to avoid overcrowding.
  8. Serve: Transfer cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate and serve warm with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure the batter is thick enough to coat the vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge.

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