Tuna Kimchi Pancakes
Tuna Kimchi Pancakes are crispy and chewy savory pancakes made from a simple batter of nicely fermented sour kimchi with the addition of canned tuna.
Servings: small pancakes or 2 big pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 gr) Napa Cabbage Kimchi, drained, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp kimchi water
- 1/2 can (85 gr) tuna, drained
- 2 tbsp finely diced onion
- 2 tbsp chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup (65 gr) Korean pancake mix or all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp gochugaru/gochujang
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
Dipping Sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all the pancake ingredients until well incorporated.
- Heat a thin layer of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Make sure to add a generous amount of oil because too little will not make the pancakes crisp enough.
- Add 1 1/2-2 tablespoons of batter to make small pancakes or add 1/2 batter to make big pancakes. Spread it evenly and thinly with a spoon.
- Cook each side until golden brown. Turn over the pancake with the help of a spatula. The key is to wait until the bottom is nicely golden brown and flip it fast with confidence. And flip only once!
- Transfer the pancake to a plate. Cut into bite sizes and serve with or without the dipping sauce. The pancakes are best eaten warm.
Notes
Korean usually use a scissor to chop the kimchi as to not stain the cutting board.
If possible, use Korean pancake mix for the best result. You can also use all-purpose flour for the recipe. For crisper and chewier pancakes, I recommend substituting 2-4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour with rice flour or starch, such as cornstarch and potato starch.
Adding gochugaru/gochujang is an optional ingredient. Koreans usually add it to make the color of the pancakes more vibrant.
Nutrition
Serving: 1small pancake | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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