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If you are like me and my many other friends, you can eat breakfast all-day-long. There are just so many happy memories associated with these fluffy cakes. Regardless of savory or sweet, I want to share with you something different today.

Have you tried the Korean version of crispy kimchi pancakes before?

These pancakes are thinner and slightly drier than the regular pancakes – almost like a thinner version of shredded potato pancakes but without the potatoes.If you are like me and my many other friends, you can eat breakfast all-day-long. There are just so many happy memories associated with these fluffy cakes. Regardless of savory or sweet, I want to share with you something different today.

Have you tried the Korean version of crispy kimchi pancakes before?

These pancakes are thinner and slightly drier than the regular pancakes – almost like a thinner version of shredded potato pancakes but without the potatoes.

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Mini Kimchi Pancakes - Kimchi Jeon (breakfast for dinner or breakfast for breakfast?)

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 2 people
Author: ChihYu
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped nappa cabbage kimchi
  • 1 bunch chopped scallions
  • 2 tbsp kimchi juice
  • 2 tbsp Sweet potato, (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp sweet potato starch flour
  • Olive oil or Coconut oil, (for frying use)

For the dipping sauce (optional)

  • 2 tbsp Coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp coconut vinegar (or rice vinegar)
  • 1/2 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp coconut sugar (or honey)
  • 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Mix the ingredients well. Preheat a skillet. When hot, add olive or coconut oi. 
  • Place small batter circles into the pan (less than 1/4 cup) and use a spatula to spread it thin and press them down to form crisp surface. * small pancakes are easier to flip ** careful not to overcrowd your pan
  • Cook for 2 minutes or until crisp on bottom side, flip, and cook another 2 minutes. Flip once more and cook for an additional 20-30 seconds.
  • Place on a paper towel to drain. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed. Serve with dipping sauce & Enjoy!
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Korean
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