Pajeon (Green Onion Pancake)

Pa Jeon (Green Onion Pancake) recipe 

Ingredients:         

1 bunch green onion - cut in a bias,         

          1/2 onion - thin slice

          1/2 carrot - thin julienne

          1/4 lb shrimp* - chopped

          1/4 lb bay scallops* - chopped

          1/4 lb clams* - chopped

          1/8 lb squid* -chopped    

          (*You can substitute to any seafood.)

           

For batter:         

1 cup water (3-4 tbsp more)

          1 cup flour (they sell the “jun” flour at Korean markets. Look at the picture on the bag)

          1 egg

          2 tsp soy sauce

          1 tsp salt

          1/2 tsp sugar

          1/2 tsp dwen jang (Korean bean paste)

Soy dipping sauce: 3 parts soy sauce, 1 part rice vinegar, some chopped green onion

Directions:

In a big bowl, combine all ingredients for batter with a whisk. Or you can purchase "Korean pancake mix" from Korean market, and combine 1cup water with 3/4 cup (to 1 cup) mixture.

Combine all vegetables and seafood into a batter and mix well.

In a non-stick pan, put 3-4 tbsp vegetable oil.

Make a pancake about 4-5 inches in diameter.

Serve with soy dipping sauce.