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Haemul Pajeon (Korean Seafood Pancake)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Enjoy this crispy and savory Korean seafood pancake, perfect as an appetizer or main dish with a tangy dipping sauce.

Ingredients

batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons rice flour (for extra crispiness)
  • 1¼ cup cold water
  • 1 egg egg
  • ½ teaspoon salt

seafood mixture

  • 1 cup mixed seafood (shrimp, squid, mussels or clams, cleaned and chopped)
  • 6–8 scallions scallions (cut in half lengthwise)
  • ½ small onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 small hot red chili (thinly sliced, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more as needed for batches)

dipping sauce

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chopped scallions

Instructions 

  • Mix flour, rice flour, water, egg, and salt to form a smooth batter.
  • Add seafood, scallions, onion, chili, and garlic to the batter and mix well.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, pour in batter, and cook until crispy and golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
  • Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and scallions to make dipping sauce.

Notes

For extra crispiness, use rice flour and ensure the oil is hot before adding the batter.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer, Main
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Pancake, Seafood