Simple and Tasty Korean Spinach Pancake Recipe

Whether you’re a fan of new tastes or a traditionalist, this easy-to-make Korean spinach pancake will tickle both your taste buds and your heart. The green colour of the spinach adds a fresh vibe to an otherwise traditional pancake. A great protein-packed snack, a side or a main dish for vegetarians – this crunchy vegetable-based dish is really versatile. Here’s the easiest step-by-step recipe to make your own Korean spinach pancakes.

Ingredients

• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup of white rice flour
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 2.5 cups of cold water
• Salt to taste
• 2.5 cups of spinach
• Oil for greasing the pan

Instructions

Step 1: Make the dough

Mix the flour, salt, and sugar together in a bowl. Gradually add the water and use a spatula to stir until all the ingredients are well blended.

Step 2: Prepare the spinach

Wash the spinach and separate the leaves. Blanch by boiling in boiling water for a short time (1~2 minutes). Chill in cold water and then drain the water and chop into small pieces. Add the chopped spinach to the dough and mix together.

Step 3: Grease the pan

Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and apply a thin layer of oil. Pour the dough onto the pan and spread it to an even thickness using a spatula.

Step 4: Cook the pancake

Cook the pancake for a few minutes on the first side until crispy and flipped over. Cook for a further few minutes until golden on the other side.

Serve

Serve with a side dish of your choice – kimchi, stir-fried vegetables, salad or fish. Enjoy your homemade Korean spinach pancake!

For more information on Korean pancake recipes, please visit maangchi.com/recipe/pa-jeon.