Gochujang Pancake with Chives (Korean Jangtteok) - Vegan
Gochujang Pancake with Chives is a very traditional Korean pancake that goes back over 300 hundred years. A great simple recipe that allows you to enjoy the deep flavors of gochujang. Ready in 15 minutes!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 cup flour
- 6 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp gochujang
- vegetable oil
- 1 oz chives ((Korean or Chinese))
Instructions
- 1
Wash and rinse chives. Cut into roughly 2 inch (5 cm) lengths. *Because gochujang is strong in flavor, the stronger flavored Chinese chives or Korean chives will work better. American chives may be too weak in flavor but you can try it!
- 2
Make batter by mixing flour, water and gochujang. Use a whisk to make it easier. Mix until there are no lumps. Batter will be thicker than your usual Korean savory pancake (jeon) consistency.
- 3
Add chives to batter. Optionally, add julienned zucchini, green chili pepper slices and other vegetables. Just make sure you julienne them or slice thin.
- 4
Heat good amount of oil (1~2 Tbs) in frying pan on medium high heat. Ladle the batter into the pan to make 3 inch pancakes. You can make one large one too but normally jangtteok is made in smaller sizes. Because the batter will be thick, make sure to spread it out a bit with a spoon or ladle so it doesn't come out too thick.
- 5
Fry gochujang pancake for 2 mins or so until the edges are cooked. Turn it over and cook another couple minutes until they are slightly browned.
- 6
Serve warm or at room temperature (which is also yummy). No sauce needed but you could serve with some fresh garnish of chives or green chili pepper slices.