Description
This Korean Cheese Pancake recipe features a crispy, golden exterior with a cheesy, savory interior, combining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses with a flavorful batter infused with spices and scallions. Perfect for a delicious snack or appetizer, these pancakes are pan-fried to achieve the ideal texture and served hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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Batter Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Cheese and Vegetables
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
Cooking
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, cold water, salt, sugar, baking powder, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a mixing bowl until a smooth batter forms.
- Add cheese and scallions: Fold in the shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped scallions until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Heat the skillet: Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat to prepare for frying the pancakes.
- Cook pancakes: Pour a ladleful of the batter into the skillet, spreading it out into a round shape to form the pancake.
- Fry pancakes: Cook the pancake for 3-4 minutes on each side until it becomes golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat cooking: Continue cooking the remaining batter in the same manner, adding more oil to the skillet as needed to prevent sticking and ensure even frying.
- Drain excess oil: Remove the cooked pancakes from the skillet and place them on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the Korean cheese pancakes hot, accompanied by a dipping sauce of your choice for added flavor.
- Enjoy: Savor your delicious homemade Korean cheese pancakes fresh and warm.
Notes
- Use cold water to ensure the batter mixes smoothly and provides a light texture.
- Feel free to substitute cheeses; a mix of mozzarella and cheddar gives the best melt and flavor balance.
- Adjust frying oil amount as needed to avoid greasy pancakes while ensuring crispiness.
- These pancakes are best eaten fresh but can be reheated in a skillet to regain crispiness.
- Serve with soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, or a spicy dipping sauce for authentic taste.