Solo Cooking God Crispy Kimchi Chive Pancake
A pancake recipe that maximizes the spicy, tangy savory flavor and the crispiness of breadcrumbs by adding finely chopped sour kimchi to the basic chive pancake batter.
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Those who want a pancake with a crunchier, more fragrant texture than regular kimchi pancakes.
- ⭐ Those who want to prepare a spicy pancake as a snack for solo drinking, with the perfect crispy outside and tender inside.
ChivesEnoki mushroomsKimchiPancake mix (buchimgaru)Minced garlicBreadcrumbs
Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings
- 1 handful of chives
- 1 pack of enoki mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons of sour kimchi
- 1 cup pancake mix (buchimgaru) (paper cup)
- 1 cup water (paper cup)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- generous amount of breadcrumbs
- adequate amount of cooking oil
Recipe 🍳
- Trim the root ends of the chives and enoki mushrooms, then cut them evenly into finger-joint-length pieces (about 2 inches).
- In a bowl, combine the prepared chives, enoki mushrooms, 1 cup pancake mix (buchimgaru), 1 cup water, and 1 tablespoon minced garlic. Mix well to make the base batter.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of finely chopped well-fermented kimchi to the batter to add spicy flavor and color.
- Finally, sprinkle a generous amount of breadcrumbs to absorb excess moisture and maximize crispiness, then mix evenly.
- Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, spread the batter thinly in the pan.
- Fry until golden and crispy on both sides, flipping occasionally, then serve.
- Cut chives and enoki mushrooms, then mix with pancake mix, water, and minced garlic to make batter.
- Add finely chopped kimchi and breadcrumbs to the batter and mix evenly.
- Fry in a pan with plenty of oil until golden and crispy on both sides.
Cooking tips 💡
- Since kimchi contains a lot of moisture, be sure to add breadcrumbs at the end to prevent the batter from becoming too wet and ensure a crispy result.
- Using sour kimchi adds a tangy flavor that cuts through the oiliness, making it even more delicious.





