Korean Kimchi Pancakes
Korean Kimchi Pancakes are a delicious and savory appetizer made with crispy edges and a soft center, packed with the bold flavors of kimchi. This low-carb version is perfect for those looking to indulge in a traditional Korean dish while keeping their carbohydrate intake in check.

20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Korean
210 kcal
Ingredients
- Kimchi - 100 grams, chopped
- Almond flour - 50 grams
- Eggs - 2 large
- Green onions - 2 stalks, finely chopped
- Water - 60 ml
- Garlic - 1 clove, minced
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons (for frying)
Steps
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped kimchi, almond flour, eggs, green onions, minced garlic, water, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour half of the batter into the skillet, spreading it evenly to form a pancake.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is also golden brown.
- Remove the pancake from the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
- Slice the pancakes into wedges and serve hot, optionally with a dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 9 g
- Carbs: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
- Total Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Water: 0.06 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in probiotics from kimchi, promoting gut health.
- Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
Tags
KoreanLow CarbAppetizer