Haemul Pajeon

Haemul Pajeon is a Korean seafood pancake made by mixing seafood and green onions in a batter, then pan-frying until crisp.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Shrimp (peeled and deveined)300Grams
Squid (cleaned and sliced into rings)200Grams
Green Onions (cut into 5 centimeter lengths)2Bunch
All-purpose Flour (sifted)250Grams
Rice Flour (sifted)50Grams
Water (cold)300Milliliters
Egg (large, beaten)1Count
Soy Sauce (for dipping sauce)2Tbsp
Vinegar (for dipping sauce)1Tbsp
Sesame Oil (for dipping sauce)1Tsp
Garlic (minced, for dipping sauce)1Clove
Vegetable Oil (for frying)4Tbsp
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (to taste)0.5Tsp

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour, rice flour, and cold water until smooth.
  2. Add the beaten egg, salt, and black pepper to the batter and mix well.
  3. Stir in the shrimp, squid, and green onions into the batter.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Pour a portion of the batter into the skillet, spreading it evenly to form a pancake.
  6. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
  8. For the dipping sauce, mix soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
  9. Serve the Haemul Pajeon hot with the dipping sauce on the side.

Prep

  • Thaw shrimp and squid if frozen.

Kitchen equipment

Non-stick Skillet