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Haemul Pajeon (Korean-Style Seafood and Scallion Pancake)
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Haemul Pajeon (Korean-Style Seafood and Scallion Pancake)

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Haemul Pajeon is a traditional Korean pancake dish loaded with an assortment of seafood and scallions, perfect for a savory and satisfying meal. This recipe combines the delicate flavors of shrimp, clams, and mussels with the pungency of scallions and the crunch of a crispy pancake. Serve it as a main course or as a side dish to complement your favorite Korean meals.

Time Cook
20
Level
Intermediate
Calories
420
Allergens
Shellfish, Gluten

Ingredients

2 cups
All-purpose flour
250 Calories
1 cup
Cornstarch
100 Calories
1 tsp
Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
0 Calories
1 tsp
Salt
0 Calories
1 tsp
Sugar
16 Calories
1 cup
Scallions, thinly sliced
20 Calories
1 cup
Shrimp, peeled and deveined
120 Calories
1 cup
Clams, scrubbed and rinsed
100 Calories
1 cup
Mussels, scrubbed and rinsed
100 Calories
2 large
Eggs, beaten
140 Calories
1 cup
Ice-cold soda water
0 Calories
1/2 cup
Vegetable oil
100 Calories

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, Korean chili flakes, salt, and sugar.
2
Add the sliced scallions, shrimp, clams, mussels, and beaten eggs to the bowl. Mix until the ingredients are well combined.
3
Gradually add the ice-cold soda water to the bowl and mix until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or pancake pan over medium-high heat.
5
Using a ladle, pour the batter into the skillet and spread it evenly to form a round pancake.
6
Cook the pancake for 4-5 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown and crispy. Flip the pancake and cook for another 4-5 minutes, until the other side is also golden brown and crispy.

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