Mushroom & Shrimp Pancakes (Pajeon)

Pajeon, a crispy, savory pancake chock-full of healthy vegetables and seafood, is one of the most popular Korean dishes. Serve with a dipping sauce: Combine 1/4 cup reduced-sodium tamari, 1 1/2 Tbsp. rice vinegar and 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil with a pinch of toasted sesame seeds, gochugaru (see Tips) and sliced scallions.

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Prep Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup rice flour

  • 6 tablespoons self-rising flour

  • 2 tablespoons doenjang (see Tips)

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 ¼ cups cold water

  • 5 large oyster mushrooms, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces

  • 5 scallions, thinly sliced

  • 4 ounces raw shrimp (about 4 large), peeled, deveined and chopped

  • 2 large cloves garlic, grated

  • 2 red Korean chiles (see Tips) or Fresno chiles, julienned

  • 1 green Korean chile or jalapeño, julienned

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Directions

  1. Whisk rice flour, self-rising flour, doenjang, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Add water and whisk until smooth. Stir in mushrooms, scallions, shrimp, garlic and red and green chiles.

  2. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Spoon one-fourth of the batter (about 2/3 cup) into the hot oil. Spread evenly to make a 6-inch pancake. Cook until golden brown and crispy, 1 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining oil and batter in three more batches.

  3. Cut the pancakes into wedges. Serve warm with the dipping sauce (see headnote), if desired.

Tips

Tips: Gochugaru is ground dried Korean chiles.

Doenjang is a flavorful paste that, like miso, is made from fermented soybeans.

Fresh Korean chiles can be green or red. Related to Thai chiles, they are medium-spicy.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2017

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

319 Calories
9g Fat
48g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 pancake
Calories 319
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 15g 31%
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Vitamin A 315IU 6%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Folate 121mcg 30%
Sodium 502mg 22%
Calcium 94mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%
Magnesium 60mg 14%
Potassium 950mg 20%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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