Buchu Jangtteok (Chive Fermented Paste Pancake)
A simple savory pancake made by mixing garlic chives and vegetables into a gochujang batter and pan-frying until golden brown.
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Seasoned directly with gochujang, this savory pancake delivers a spicy, savory flavor without needing a separate dipping sauce. Simply chop basic vegetables like garlic chives and chili peppers, mix them into the batter, and pan-fry until golden brown—ready in under 20 minutes. It makes a wonderful snack, side dish for drinks, or side dish with rice.
- Servings
- about 2–3 servingsOriginal: 2 pancakes
- Cook time
- 20 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Garlic chives (buchu)2 handfuls
- Onion1/2
- Red chili pepper1
- Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili)2
Batter
- Korean pancake mix (buchim-garu) (or flour)1 cup
- Water3/4 cup
- Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)2 tbsp
- Besides vegetables, you can also mix in your favorite seafood.
Steps
1. Cut the garlic chives into 3-4 pieces, and slice the onion thinly.
Finely slice the red chili pepper and Cheongyang chili pepper.
2. Add all the batter ingredients...
Adding 2-3 tbsp of glutinous rice flour to the batter makes the jangtteok even chewier.
3. Whisk thoroughly so that the gochujang and flour dissolve and blend well.
4. Add the vegetables to the batter and mix evenly.
Besides vegetables, you can also mix in your favorite seafood.
Pan-fry in a heated pan until golden brown on both sides.
Ppunwife's tips
- Adding 2-3 tbsp of glutinous rice flour to the batter makes the jangtteok even chewier.
- Since jangtteok is already properly seasoned, you do not need vinegar soy sauce.
FAQ
Is there a way to make buchu jangtteok chewier?
Adding 2-3 tbsp of glutinous rice flour when making the batter will give the jangtteok a much chewier texture.
Can I add ingredients other than vegetables?
Yes, along with vegetables, you can mix in seafood such as squid, clam meat, or shrimp according to your taste.
Do I need a separate vinegar soy sauce for dipping?
The entire batter is already well-seasoned with gochujang, so it is plenty delicious on its own without any vinegar soy sauce.
Can I use plain flour instead of Korean pancake mix?
Yes, you can substitute an equal amount of flour for the Korean pancake mix to make the batter.
