Haemul Pajeon recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Haemul pajeon is a savory pancake packed with scallions, shrimp, squid, and clams, crisp outside and tender inside.
Haemul pajeon is a savory pancake packed with scallions, shrimp, squid, and clams, crisp outside and tender inside. It suits a rainy day or a lunch or dinner when you want something warm and satisfying.
Seafood · 25 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 398g serving): 522.9 kcal · protein 32.9g · carbohydrate 51.2g · fat 18g · sodium 1064.6mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
How to make it 1. Cut the scallions into 5 cm lengths, and cut the shrimp and squid into easy-to-eat pieces. Gently pat the clam meat dry.
How to make it 2. Mix the flour, cold water, and egg into a thin batter. Season with the dipping sauce, so you can leave the batter unsalted.
How to make it 3. Mix soy sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl to make a dipping sauce.
How to make it 4. Preheat a pan over medium heat for 1 minute. Add half the cooking oil and arrange the scallions neatly.
How to make it 5. Spread the seafood evenly over the scallions and pour the batter over it in a thin layer. Cook for about 3 minutes, until the edges begin to set.
How to make it 6. Drizzle the remaining oil around the edges, flip, and cook for another 3–4 minutes over medium heat until both sides are golden.
How to make it 7. Let the finished scallion pancake cool for about 1 minute, cut into easy-to-eat pieces, and serve with the dipping sauce.
Tips: If the seafood is wet, gently pat it dry with a paper towel so the batter doesn't become watery.
Tips: Pour the batter thinly, just enough to hold the scallions and seafood together, for crisp edges.
Tips: Slide the spatula deep under the pancake and flip it in one motion to keep its shape.
Tips: Rather than spreading it too large, cook it about 18 cm wide for easier flipping.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Flour — 0.5 cup
- Water — 90 ml
- Egg — 1 pc
- Chives — 12 pc
- Shrimp — 4 pc
- Squid — 0.3 whole
- Clam meat — 0.3 cup
- Cooking oil — 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce — 2 tsp
- Vinegar — 1 tsp
- Korean red pepper flakes — 0.3 tsp