Kimchi Pancakes

Chef John's kimchi pancake recipe makes an easy meal you can customize with any leftover meat or vegetables. Top them with bonito flakes for umami.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 167 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) jar kimchi
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
• 0.5 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 4 tablespoons bonito flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Drain kimchi thoroughly through a sieve, reserving juice. Chop kimchi finely and set aside.

Step 2

Whisk together egg, water, 3 tablespoons reserved kimchi juice, brown sugar, salt, and sesame oil in a large bowl. Mix in kimchi and green onions. Stir in flour until just combined.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a few spoonfuls of batter to the skillet. Cook pancake in hot oil until edges are lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until crispy, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer pancake to a serving plate and repeat with remaining batter.

Step 4

Sprinkle bonito flakes on top of pancakes to serve.