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Curry Kimchi Pancakes

December 11, 2013 by Holly 11 Comments

Curry Kimchi Pancakes카레 김치전

[ karae kimchi jeon ]

If you are a kimchi fan, I am sure you have tried kimchi pancakes already.

The recipe itself is pretty much no brainier kind. It is simple delicious savory pancakes to enjoy as an appetizer or snack. You can find many recipes floating in online and they are all pretty similar; Kimchi + pancake mix or flour mixed in water.

Here I contribute another one to the list; the Curry Kimchi Pancakes. Yes, it has curry powder in the recipe.  I think the idea originally came from a random TV celebrity in Korea. Some loves it and some don’t. I happened to love it.

 

Curry Kimchi PancakesThe key to make this exotic pancake to the “Love it!” stage is finding the right balance of kimchi and the curry powder. You don’t want curry to overpower kimchi or vice-versa. Try the recipe I give you and you will be amazed how they go so well together.

 

tutorial-2Do you know what this is? This is a squid body without the tentacles.

I don’t know about you but I love LOVE love anything squid. So I want to add my beloved squid to my pancakes. Besides squid is the best accompaniment for kimchi in pancakes. (in my humble opinion)

I found a frozen squid package which has been cleaned and the skin removed in a Korean grocery store. If you can’t find it or can’t stand the squid like my husband, use calamari or shrimp instead. Or omit the whole seafood thing to make complete vegan. You are the boss of your own creation, so do whatever that please you.

 

tutorial-3Slice the squid into 1/2″ wide strips. Set aside.

 

tutorial-4Slice your well fermented sour kimchi (cabbage kimchi) thinly.

 

tutorialThese are Korean style pancake mix and frying mix.

Now, because the package states “pancake mix”, it doesn’t mean you can use them for your western style breakfast pancakes. You will regret a big time!

I like to combine both mixes this time to create more crisp texture on the pancakes.

 

tutorial-6Combine the mixes and add 1-1/2 teaspoon curry powder. Mix all well.

 

tutorial-8Add very cold ice water and mix. Cold batter makes crispier pancakes. This is the batter.

 

tutorial-9Add the squid, kimchi, and some sliced onions. Onions will cut down the saltiness of kimchi and add a little sweetness to the bite.

 

tutorial-10If your kimchi has some juice in the container, add a little bit to the batter. It adds flavor.

 

tutorial-11Mix all up and the pancake batter is ready to hit the pan.

 

tutorial-12Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, spread a big spoonful of your pancake batter thinly. How big? The size is up to you.

 

tutorial-13I dotted with green chili slices to torture myself. You better not if you can’t handle the heat so well.

Cook 3-4 minutes on one side.

 

tutorial-14Then, flip and cook another 3 minutes to the other side. Drizzle more oil if your skillet seems dry.

That’s it. No brainier, right? Serve hot as is. You don’t need any dipping sauce to go with. It is good on its own.

You will love the exotic flavor. However, just like other Korean style pancakes, reheated leftover is not as great. So eat them all in one sitting hot right out of the skillet. This was my lunch and I was quite satisfied.

It is great to see sunlight again after having two days of snow storm. My kids were not happy to go back to school this morning but I am. Hope everyone is safe and sound.

The printable recipe is below in case you need. Enjoy!

 

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Curry Kimchi Pancakes

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Curry Kimchi Pancakes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yield: about 4-6 servings

Curry Kimchi Pancakes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb squid (calamari or shrimp), cleaned and sliced
  • 1 cup fermented cabbage kimchi sliced
  • 1/2 onion thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup Korean pancake mix
  • 3/4 cup Korean frying mix
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1-1/8 cup ice water
  • 1 tablespoon kimchi juice
  • 1 green chili sliced, optional
  • some canola or grape seed oil for pan frying

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine Korean pancake mix, frying mix, and curry powder. Pour ice water and mix well. Add kimchi, squid, onion, and kimchi juice. Combine well.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoonful of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Spread about 1/2 cupful of kimchi pancake batter on the skillet as thin as you can. Dot with a few sliced green chili on top if using. Cook for 3 minutes. Flip the pancake to the other side and continue to cook for another 3 minutes or so. You will need to drizzle more oil around the pancakes to create crispier texture
  3. Serve hot.
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Comments

  1. 1

    John@Kitchen Riffs says

    December 11, 2013 at 11:57 am

    I have had kimchi pancakes before! But never curry ones. Love the idea - thanks.
    Reply
  2. 2

    chris says

    December 11, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    My grandpa use to make egg foo young and add kim chee to it.. I am not a fan of cabbage kimchee, I prefer the cucumber one... guess its the American in me...lol...
    Reply
  3. 3

    leaf (the indolent cook) says

    December 12, 2013 at 4:26 am

    Looks delicious, reddish and spicy! And squid is such a good addition, too.
    Reply
  4. 4

    Sue | My Korean Kitchen says

    December 12, 2013 at 8:08 am

    My mouth is watering! By the way, did you use Indian curry? or Korean curry? Also what's the difference between squid and calamari. I use them interchangeably. May be I've been using them incorrectly. :)
    Reply
    • 5

      Holly says

      December 12, 2013 at 9:01 pm

      You can definitely interchange the squid and calamari in recipes. They are pretty similar but the major difference is that calamari is smaller than squid. Also calamari is much softer in texture, therefore, more pricy. Oh, I used Indian curry.
      Reply
      • 6

        Sue | My Korean Kitchen says

        December 13, 2013 at 2:02 am

        Thanks Holly! I learnt something new. :)
        Reply
  5. 7

    ela@GrayApron says

    December 12, 2013 at 10:02 am

    That would be a different trip for my taste buds. Exciting and delicious :) ela
    Reply
  6. 8

    Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    December 12, 2013 at 11:49 am

    I seriously can't wait to try this!! Curry flavor is totally new to me and I LOVE IT!!!
    Reply
  7. 9

    jim says

    December 15, 2013 at 11:36 am

    thanks for the idea of mixing the batters. i've only used the pancake batter in the past and thought the result was too *soft* quickly after cooking. i'll definitely give it a try!
    Reply
  8. 10

    mike oleary says

    December 16, 2013 at 10:12 am

    looks wonderful...I haven't tried a mix yet as I make my batter from mung beans but am willing to give it a go...btw..when I make my mung bean batter I use a Japanese dashi for moisture...gives it a nice twist.
    Reply
  9. 11

    ela@GrayApron says

    December 24, 2013 at 3:44 am

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :) ela
    Reply

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