Easy Buchujeon (Korean Garlic Chive Pancakes)
A crispy and savory Korean garlic chive pancake served with a tangy dipping sauce! This quick and easy Buchujeon recipe is ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients. A great appetizer, side or snack that is family-friendly and better-than-takeout!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 5 tablespoon vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1 cup garlic chives (washed, dried, and chopped into 1.5-inch long pieces)
- 1/4 cup onion (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch (or potato starch)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup water (very cold)
- 2 tablespoon regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar (or white vinegar / apple cider vinegar)
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon green onion (finely chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Transfer the chopped garlic chives into a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining pancake batter ingredients and mix just until combined - don't over mix.
- 2
Heat 2 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan (11 to 12-inch wide) on medium-high heat.
- 3
Once hot, swirl the oil in the pan and add the pancake batter, evenly spreading it across the pan. Then scrape out any remaining batter and fill in any gaps. Reduce to medium heat and fry until the bottom is crispy, golden, and slightly charred, about 4-5 minutes.
- 4
Flip over with a large spatula. Pour remaining oil along the edges of the pan and swirl the pancake in the oil to prevent sticking. Fry until the other side is golden, crispy and charred, about 2-3 minutes. Occasionally press down on the pancake to crisp it up.
- 5
Transfer the pancake to a cutting board and slice into small squares or wedges and serve on a parchment-lined serving plate.
- 6
In a small bowl, combine dipping sauce ingredients as listed above and serve with pancake. Enjoy!