Healthy Kimchi Pancake (Kimchijeon)

Kimchi pancake (kimchijeon) is a delicious savory Korean pancake that is made with kimchi, flour batter and sometimes vegetables and meat. This healthy version is oven-baked instead of fried, while still resulting in a crispy, golden pancake.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Chop kimchi and scallions. Thinly slice onion.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, add plain flour and wholewheat spelt flour. Whisk until combined.

Step 5

Slowly drizzle in cold water and kimchi juice while whisking constantly, until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Stir in chopped kimchi and scallions.

Step 7

Lightly spray lined baking sheet with a little bit of cooking spray. Then, pour in the pancake batter (divide into 6 mini pancakes). Flatten the batter slightly with the back of a spoon. Spray the top lightly with cooking spray.

Step 8

Bake for 20 minutes, flip, then bake for 10 more minutes or until golden and crispy.

Step 9

Serve immediately with dipping sauce.