Kimchi Pancakes
These pancakes use fermented cabbage. You can add other meat or vegetables to them.
The dish is salty and tangy. It works well as a snack or a meal.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 24, 2026Share
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These pancakes use fermented cabbage. You can add other meat or vegetables to them.
The dish is salty and tangy. It works well as a snack or a meal.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 10
1 (12 ounce) jar kimchi
1 large egg
0.25 cup water
1 teaspoon brown sugar
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
0.5 cup thinly sliced green onions
0.75 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 tablespoons bonito flakes
Instructions
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1
Put kimchi in a sieve to drain. Save some juice. Chop the kimchi into small bits.
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2
Mix egg, water, 3 tablespoons of kimchi juice, brown sugar, salt, and sesame oil in a bowl. Stir in the chopped kimchi and green onions. Add flour and mix until it is combined.
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3
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Put a few spoonfuls of batter in the pan. Cook for 3 minutes until the edges are brown. Flip the pancake and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes. Do this for the rest of the batter.
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4
Put bonito flakes on top of the pancakes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 167 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 6g
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Saturated Fat 1g
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Cholesterol 47mg
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Sodium 871mg
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Total Carbohydrate 24g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 6g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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