Kimchi Jun (Kimchi Pancake) and Dipping Sauce

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These Korean-style pancakes are served spicy, not sweet. They're great for getting rid of overly-fermented kimchi!

Submitted by Adine Lee
Updated on November 27, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 pancakes
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 cup kimchi, drained and chopped

  • ½ cup reserved juice from kimchi

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 green onion, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • salt to taste

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil

  • ½ teaspoon Korean chili pepper flakes (Optional)

  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (Optional)

Directions

  1. Stir together the kimchi, kimchi juice, flour, eggs, and green onion in a bowl.

  2. Heat vegetable oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Using about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake, pour into skillet, spreading as thin as possible. Cook pancakes until set and lightly browned, turning once, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Season to taste with salt.

  3. Whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili pepper flakes, and toasted sesame seeds. Serve with the pancakes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

199 Calories
7g Fat
27g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 199
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 550mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g 15%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 62mg 5%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 189mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.