Pajeon Onion Pancakes
4 servings
30 minutes
Pajeon is a traditional Korean dish that embodies the comfort and simplicity of home cooking. Historically, this type of pancake emerged as a street snack served on damp days at street stalls. The thin batter infused with the aroma of green onions creates a soft texture with a crispy crust. The pancakes pair perfectly with a spicy soy sauce that highlights the sweet flavor of the onions. This dish is suitable for both a light snack and a full lunch, especially in cold weather when one craves something warm and fragrant. They beautifully complement the table at friendly gatherings, inviting guests to enjoy the harmony of flavors where simple ingredients transform into gastronomic pleasure.
1
Wash the onion and cut it into pieces 2-3 cm long.
- Spring onion: 100 g
- Shallot: 100 g
- Welsh onion (bunching onion): 100 g
2
Prepare the dough by mixing water, flour, and salt (make it slightly salty). The dough should have the consistency of liquid sour cream.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Water: 200 ml
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
3
Add chopped onion to the dough and mix thoroughly.
- Spring onion: 100 g
- Shallot: 100 g
- Welsh onion (bunching onion): 100 g
4
Pour vegetable oil into the pan and fry the pancakes on medium heat on both sides. Spread the batter evenly to a thickness of 2-3 mm.
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml
5
Add vinegar, sugar, and squeeze one clove of garlic into the soy sauce.
- Soy sauce: 50 ml
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Sugar: to taste
- Vinegar: to taste
6
Cut the ready pancakes into small slices. Eat the pancakes by dipping them in soy sauce.