Kimchi Jeon

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour (1 cup)
• Water (3/4 cup)
• Egg (1, beaten)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
• Kimchi (1 cup, chopped)
• Green onions (1/2 cup, chopped)
• Vegetable oil (4 tablespoons (for frying))
• Soy sauce (2 tablespoons (for dipping sauce))
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon (for dipping sauce))

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, water, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until a smooth batter forms.
2. Fold in the chopped kimchi and green onions, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
4. Scoop a ladleful of the kimchi batter onto the skillet and gently spread it out to form a pancake, about 1/2 inch thick.
5. Cook the pancake for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip the pancake and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the other side is also golden and crispy.
6. Transfer the cooked pancake to a plate and repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the skillet as needed for each pancake.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and sesame oil to create a simple dipping sauce.
8. Serve the kimchi jeon hot, accompanied by the dipping sauce on the side.