This Vegan Recipe For Savory Korean Pancakes Will Knock Your Socks Off

Aug 28, 2023

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What's even better than Korean kimchi pancakes and scallion pancakes? Vegan versions that combine the two and deliver an absolute umami flavour bomb that will blow you away!

Savory pancakes are one of the easiest and fastest things to make. As such, they are a staple in Korea and an all-time favourite dish. These ones take things up a notch with hot, sweet, sour, and salty notes combined with a crispy texture.

With so much flavor packed into this recipe, it's hard to believe that there are just four main ingredients. Chief amongst them is the kimchi which brings that badass funk you expect from fermented food. Scallions then balance the sourness of the kimchi. The result is a simple dish that you’ll want to make time and time again either as a vegan appetizer or as a main dish, when accompanied with vegetables.

You can use store-bought Korean pancake mix, but why bother when homemade pancakes are so easy to make from scratch? Store-bought versions usually have added flavorings and preservatives, but in your homemade batter, you control exactly what is included. This is also helpful if you’re hoping to adapt a recipe to be allergen-friendly.

Always double-check the ingredients when buying kimchi as it is not all vegan. Shrimp paste and fish sauce are commonly used in standard products, so seek out plant-based alternatives. Also, pay attention to the flavor profiles of your chosen kimchi as they can be very different and feature varying levels of spice. Start by sourcing a go-to variety and then incorporate it into your recipes for guaranteed success.

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This vegan Korean kimchi and scallion pancakes recipe was republished with permission from Emily Yeo. Read the original here.