Pajeon — scallion pancakes
Scallions cooked in a thin, savory Korean pancake batter.
Ingredients
How to cook
- Trim the scallions, wash and cut to fit your pan.
- Mix flour, water, doenjang and sugar into a thin batter.
- Spread scallions in an oiled pan, pour batter into the gaps and cook over medium-low heat until the base is firm.
- Flip with a broad spatula and cook 3–4 minutes more. Check that the center batter and thick scallion stems are fully cooked.
KOREAN KITCHEN · LOCAL OPTIONS
Local ingredient swaps
Use these options when the original ingredient is unavailable. Flavor and texture will change; these swaps have not been tested in our kitchen.
| Korean ingredient | Local option | How to use it | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean green onion | Scallions / spring onions | Use the listed weight; add pale stalks before delicate green tops. | Thin scallions cook faster than thick Korean green onions. |
| Wheat flour | Plain all-purpose flour | Use the listed weight, then adjust batter water gradually. | Self-raising flour or a seasoned pancake mix changes the batter. |
| Doenjang | Plain miso paste | As an optional adaptation, start with three quarters of the listed weight; do not boil for longer to compensate. | Miso can be milder or sweeter. The stew will have a different fermented-bean flavor. |
Ingredients and allergies
Check product labels: soy sauce can contain wheat, kimchi and fish cakes can contain seafood, and miso or tofu contains soy. Ingredient swaps do not automatically make a dish gluten-free, vegetarian or allergy-safe.
Sources and scope
Use these options when the original ingredient is unavailable. Flavor and texture will change; these swaps have not been tested in our kitchen.
Your shopping checklist
Quantities are for the original recipe and its listed servings. Swaps are optional: use the table above to adjust, and do not buy both choices unless needed. Check what you already have.
Look in the produce and refrigerated aisles first; check an Asian grocery or online seller for Korean specialty ingredients. This is a shopping guide, not a live stock or delivery check.
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