Savor the Flavors of Korea: Gourmet Seafood Pancakes with Special Dipping Sauce

Korean Seafood Pancakes, also known as “Haemul Pajeon.” These savory pancakes are a popular Korean dish, and they’re often enjoyed as an appetizer or side dish. You can customize them with a variety of seafood and vegetables to your liking. Here is the fast and easy recipe for this dish.

Preparation Time: 20-25 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Pancake Batter:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup water
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

For the Seafood and Vegetables (Feel free to adjust the ingredients as per your preference):

• 1/2 cup small shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup small squid or calamari rings
• 1/2 cup mussels or clams (shelled)
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup sliced zucchini or other vegetables
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced

Frying:

• Vegetable oil for frying

Dipping Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, water, egg, salt, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix until you have a smooth batter. It should be thicker than a typical pancake batter but not too thick.
2. Add all the seafood, sliced vegetables, and minced garlic to the batter. Mix everything together, ensuring that the ingredients are evenly coated with the batter.
3. In a large skillet or frying pan, heat a generous amount of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. You’ll want enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan generously.
4. When the oil is hot, ladle a portion of the pancake batter mixture into the pan, spreading it out into a round shape. You can make a smaller pancake or a larger one, depending on your preference.
5. Cook the pancake for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until it’s golden brown and crispy. Use a spatula to flip the pancake.
6. Continue making and frying the pancakes in batches, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
7. While the pancakes are frying, mix together the ingredients for the dipping sauce: soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
8. Once the pancakes are cooked, remove them from the pan and let them drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
9. Serve the Korean Seafood Pancakes hot, with the dipping sauce on the side. Cut the pancakes into wedges or squares for easy sharing.

Approximate nutrition facts for a typical serving (1 pancake) of Korean Seafood Pancakes (Haemul Pajeon):

• Calories: 150-200 calories
• Protein: 6-8 grams
• Carbohydrates: 15-20 grams
• Dietary Fiber: 1-2 grams
• Sugars: 1-2 grams
• Fat: 7-10 grams
• Saturated Fat: 1-2 grams
• Cholesterol: 30-40 mg
• Sodium: 300-400 mg

Now you can delight in the rich flavors of Korean Seafood Pancakes (Haemul Pajeon) with a sublime Soy-Sesame Dipping Sauce in just 20-25 minutes of preparation time. This savory dish combines a delectable medley of seafood and vegetables, creating a culinary masterpiece that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Here is a reference video link for seafood pancake: https://youtube.com/shorts/WhmENVNkd4Q?si=xQQNkpBqhjlL_oUi

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