Vegan Haemul Pajeon

Vegan Haemul Pajeon is a delightful Korean savory pancake that captures the essence of seafood using plant-based ingredients. This dish is filled with umami flavors and fresh vegetables, making it a perfect appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Cornstarch - 30 grams
• Water - 200 milliliters
• Nori sheets - 2 sheets, finely chopped
• Mushrooms (shiitake or oyster) - 100 grams, sliced
• Carrot - 50 grams, julienned
• Green onion - 4 stalks, chopped
• Zucchini - 50 grams, grated
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - for frying
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
2. Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, whisking until a smooth batter forms.
3. Stir in the chopped nori, mushrooms, carrot, green onion, and zucchini until well mixed.
4. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add a tablespoon of vegetable oil.
5. Pour half of the batter into the pan, spreading it out evenly to form a pancake.
6. Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown, then carefully flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
7. Remove the pancake from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more oil as necessary.
8. Cut the pancakes into wedges and serve hot with soy sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 270
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 43 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from mushrooms and nori.
• Contains a variety of vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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