Sweet And Spicy Korean Chickpea Pancakes Recipe
Korean cuisine · 366 calories

About this recipe
Golden chickpea flour pancakes infused with gochujang and sesame, served with a tangy soy dipping sauce for a balanced and flavorful start to your day.
Ingredients
- 250 G Sempio Gochujang
- 160 Ml Cj Bibigo Sesame Oil
- 120 Ml Lee Kee Seasoned Rice Vinegar 120ml
- 100 G Jumbo Garlic 100g
- - Schwartz Sesame Seeds
- - Doves Farm Organic Chickpea Flour
- - Kikkoman Soy Sauce
- 400G Whole Chickpeas In Water
- 1 Kg White Granulated Sugar
- - Tata Salt
Instructions
- 1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, water, and salt until smooth and lump-free.
- 2. Stir in gochujang, minced garlic, and finely chopped scallions to create a flavorful batter.
- 3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with neutral oil.
- 4. Pour a ladleful of batter into the skillet, spreading evenly to form a pancake, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 5. Flip the pancake carefully and cook the other side until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 6. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
- 7. For the dipping sauce, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds in a small bowl.
- 8. Serve the pancakes hot with the tangy dipping sauce on the side.
How to make Sweet And Spicy Korean Chickpea Pancakes
- Make the batter. Whisk chickpea flour, water and salt until smooth and lump-free, then stir in gochujang, minced garlic and finely chopped scallions.
- Cook the pancakes. Lightly grease a non-stick skillet with neutral oil over medium heat. Spread a ladleful of batter and cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for about 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Repeat with the batter. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the skillet as needed between pancakes.
- Make the sauce and serve. Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil and sesame seeds into a dipping sauce, and serve the pancakes hot with the sauce on the side.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the total time required to make Sweet and Spicy Korean Chickpea Pancakes?
- The total time required is 35 minutes, including 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.
- Can I make these pancakes ahead or store them?
- Yes, you can store cooked pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat them in a skillet or oven for best texture.
- What can I serve with Sweet and Spicy Korean Chickpea Pancakes?
- Serve them with the tangy dipping sauce included in the recipe or pair with a simple side salad for a complete meal.
- Can I substitute chickpea flour in this recipe?
- Chickpea flour is essential for this recipe's texture and flavor, but you could try lentil flour as an alternative if necessary.