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Korean pajeon scallion pancake cut into squares on a wooden cutting board, showing crispy golden edges and strands of whole scallions visible throughout the thin batter
Korean·20 min·Serves 2 pancakes

Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancake)

Crispy-edged savory pancake loaded with whole scallions, cooked in more oil than you think is correct. The Korean technique is closer to shallow-frying than pan-cooking — this is what creates the shatteringly crispy border.

More oil = crispier edges. This is not a health dish. Embrace it.

What You Need

Batter:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp rice flour
  • ¾ cup cold water (ice cold)
  • ½ tsp salt

Per pancake:

  • 6-8 scallions, trimmed
  • 3 tbsp neutral oil

Dipping sauce:

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce + 1 tbsp rice vinegar + ½ tsp sesame oil + pinch gochugaru

How to Make It

Mix batter: Combine flour, rice flour, salt, and cold water. Mix until just combined — a few lumps are fine.

Heat the oil: Add 3 tbsp oil to a 25cm pan over medium-high. Oil is hot enough when a drop of batter sizzles immediately.

Arrange scallions: Lay scallions flat and parallel in the pan.

Pour batter: Pour half the batter over the scallions to bind and coat. Don't disturb.

Cook 3-4 minutes until edges are set and golden brown (lift the edge to check).

Flip with confidence in one quick motion. Cook 2-3 more minutes.

Serve immediately with dipping sauce.


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