Grandpa’s Korean vegetable pancakes✨
Grandpa’s Korean vegetable pancakes✨ is a easy Korean recipe that serves 4. 210 calories per serving. Recipe by Maxine Sharf on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 45 min
Cost: $1.91 total, $0.48 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
- 3/4 cup Cold Water (adjust to thin batter consistency)
- 1 Egg (large, lightly beaten)
- 1 cup Cabbage (shredded fine)
- 1/2 cup Carrot (julienned)
- 3 Scallions (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (for dipping)
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil (for pan‑frying; use a high‑smoke‑point oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
Prepare Vegetables
Shred the cabbage, julienne the carrot, and thinly slice the scallions. Toss together in a bowl.
Time: PT5M
Make Batter
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cold water, beaten egg, and salt until smooth. The batter should be thin enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Time: PT5M
Combine Vegetables and Batter
Add the prepared vegetables to the batter and stir until evenly coated.
Time: PT2M
Heat the Skillet
Place the skillet over medium‑high heat and add the vegetable oil, swirling to coat the surface.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Medium‑high
Fry the Pancake
Pour the batter‑vegetable mixture into the hot skillet, spreading it into an even 1/4‑inch layer. Cook without moving for 4‑5 minutes until the edges turn golden and crisp.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: Medium‑high
Flip and Finish
Carefully flip the pancake using the spatula and cook the other side for another 3‑4 minutes until fully golden and the vegetables are tender‑crunchy.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: Medium‑high
Rest and Serve
Transfer the pancake to a plate, let it rest for 1 minute, then cut into wedges. Serve with soy sauce for dipping.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 210
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 22 g
- Fat
- 9 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Can be made vegan by substituting the egg
Allergens: Wheat, Egg
Last updated: April 17, 2026








