Haemul Pajeon

Prep Time:

20 Minutes

Cook Time:

15 Minutes

Serves:

4 Servings

Level:

Advanced

About the Recipe

Haemul Pajeon is a savory Korean pancake packed with a variety of seafood such as shrimp, squid, and clams, combined with green onions. This crispy pancake is enjoyed as an appetizer or main dish and is often served with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce and sesame oil. Haemul Pajeon is a flavorful and satisfying dish that showcases the rich seafood flavors of Korean coastal cuisine.

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1/2 cup rice flour
1 1/2 cups water
2 eggs
200g mixed seafood (shrimp, squid, clams)
1 bunch green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Oil for frying

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare Batter:

In a bowl, combine flour, rice flour, water, and eggs. Mix until smooth.

Step 2

Prepare Seafood and Green Onions:

Clean and cut seafood into bite-sized pieces. Blanch if necessary.
Cut green onions into 2-inch pieces.

Step 3

Mix Ingredients:

Add seafood and green onions to the batter, mixing until well coated.

Step 4

Cook Pancakes:

Heat a generous amount of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Pour a ladle of batter into the skillet, spreading it out thinly. Cook until the bottom is golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
Flip and cook the other side until crispy and golden, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Serve:

Cut into bite-sized pieces and serve hot with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce and sesame oil.