Description
Kimchijeon Traybake is a deliciously crispy and savory Korean kimchi pancake made easy by baking it in the oven. This recipe combines tangy kimchi with a simple batter, scallions, and a flavorful dipping sauce for a perfect snack or appetizer that’s crispy on the edges and soft inside.
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter
- 100 g all-purpose flour
- 200 g kimchi
- 2 scallions (finely chopped)
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 75 ml water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for baking tray)
Dipping Sauce
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare batter: Preheat your oven to 210°C fan (430°F). In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, chopped kimchi, scallions, sugar, and 75 ml water. Mix thoroughly until you get a thick batter consistency.
- Heat oil in tray: Take an 8-inch circular cake tray and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Place the tray in the oven for about 5 minutes until the oil is very hot to ensure a crispy pancake base.
- Bake the pancake: Carefully remove the hot tray from the oven. Pour the kimchi batter into the tray and spread it out evenly. Return the tray to the oven and bake for 20 minutes until the pancake is crispy around the edges and soft inside.
- Prepare the dipping sauce: While the pancake is baking, in a small bowl, mix together light soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and water. Stir well and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Once the pancake is cooked, remove it from the tray and slice into 6 pieces. Serve warm with the dipping sauce and enjoy the savory Korean flavors.
Notes
- Make sure the oil in the tray is very hot before adding the batter to get a crispier crust.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar in the dipping sauce to balance the flavors according to your preference.
- Use well-fermented kimchi for a more robust and tangy flavor.
- This recipe works well as a snack, appetizer, or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Kimchijeon, Korean pancake, kimchi pancake, traybake, baked pancake, Korean appetizer, kimchi recipe
