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.

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 🍳

  1. Trim the root ends of the chives and enoki mushrooms, then cut them evenly into finger-joint-length pieces (about 2 inches).
  2. 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.
  3. Add 2-3 tablespoons of finely chopped well-fermented kimchi to the batter to add spicy flavor and color.
  4. Finally, sprinkle a generous amount of breadcrumbs to absorb excess moisture and maximize crispiness, then mix evenly.
  5. Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, spread the batter thinly in the pan.
  6. Fry until golden and crispy on both sides, flipping occasionally, then serve.
  1. Cut chives and enoki mushrooms, then mix with pancake mix, water, and minced garlic to make batter.
  2. Add finely chopped kimchi and breadcrumbs to the batter and mix evenly.
  3. 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.

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