Gajuk Namul Jangtteok (Pan Fried Toona Shoot Pancakes)
A spring delicacy pancake made by pan-frying aromatic Chinese toon shoots and squid in a savory seasoned paste batter until golden brown.
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This special pancake combines distinctively aromatic spring toon shoots with chewy squid. Seasoned directly with gochujang and doenjang, the batter turns deliciously spicy and savory without needing any dipping sauce. With its blend of fragrant and savory notes, it pairs wonderfully as a rainy-day snack or a treat with makgeolli.
- Servings
- about 2 servingsOriginal: 2 pancakes, 18 cm across
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Spicy
Ingredients
- Gajuk-namul (Chinese toon shoots)100 g
- Squid1 cup (chopped)
- Red chili pepper1
- Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili)1
- Korean pancake mix (buchim-garu)1 cup
- Water1 cup
- Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)1 tbsp
- Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)1 tsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)1 tbsp
- Snap off any hard or tough stems while trimming the toon shoots. If the fibers feel too tough when chewed, you can strip them away and use just the tender leaves.
- You may use frying mix instead of Korean pancake mix.
Steps
Chop the ingredients
Chop finely into lengths of about 2 cm, and finely chop the Cheongyang chili pepper and red chili pepper.
Make the batter
Make the batter
In a bowl, add 1 cup Korean pancake mix, 1 cup water, 1 tbsp gochujang, 1 tsp doenjang, and 1 tbsp gochugaru, then mix well until smooth with no lumps.
Add the chopped toon shoots, squid, and chili peppers, then mix well.
Pan-fry
Pan-fry
Coat a heated pan with oil and pan-fry on both sides until nicely browned. I made one large pancake and 5 small ones.
Ppunwife's tips
- The seasoning is perfectly balanced to eat as is, so you do not need soy sauce.
FAQ
How do I prep the toon shoots if the stems are thick and tough?
Snap off the hard parts of the stems as you trim them. If tough fibers remain when chewed, strip them off and use mainly the tender leaves.
Can I use frying mix instead of Korean pancake mix?
Yes, you can make the batter using 1 cup frying mix instead of pancake mix for a crispier texture.
Do I need seasoned vinegar soy sauce for dipping?
Because the batter contains gochujang and doenjang, it is well seasoned on its own, so you do not need to serve it with vinegar soy sauce.
