Scallion Pancakes ("Chijimi") with spicy dipping sauce

Scallions and garlic chives are awesome incorporated into a crepe-like batter! This or similar pancakes are popular in Japan and Korea, and is usually served with a spicy sauce to dip it in. This recipe makes two big pancakes or 4 smaller ones. A non-stick pan really helps if you have one!
**If you don't have ingredients for the dipping sauce, see last step for a simpler sauce.
Scallion Pancakes ("Chijimi") with spicy dipping sauce
Scallions and garlic chives are awesome incorporated into a crepe-like batter! This or similar pancakes are popular in Japan and Korea, and is usually served with a spicy sauce to dip it in. This recipe makes two big pancakes or 4 smaller ones. A non-stick pan really helps if you have one!
**If you don't have ingredients for the dipping sauce, see last step for a simpler sauce.
Steps
- 1
Make your dipping sauce by mixing grated garlic, spicy bean paste, soy sauce, sugar, miso, and sesame oil.
- 2
Add sesame seeds to sauce if you wish.
- 3
Cut scallions/chives into 2-3 cm pieces.
- 4
In a mixing bowl, add 200g flour, 1 egg, 1/2 tsp salt and 600 ml water. Whisk until well mixed. The batter should end up pretty runny.
- 5
Add katsuo-bushi/bonito flakes to the bowl if you have them.
- 6
Stir scallions/chives into batter.
- 7
Mix batter well.
- 8
Heat half oil for frying on medium high heat in a big frying pan. Pour in half the batter and fry until bottom starts to brown.
- 9
Flip to other side and continue frying until browned. Remove pancake and cook the rest of the batter the same way.
- 10
Cut into easy to serve slices and serve with dipping sauce. If you make it, upload your photo - I'd love to see your version!
- 11
*For a simpler sauce, mix 1 clove grated garlic, 4 tsp ground sesame seeds, 4 tsp sesame oil, and 4 Tbsp soy sauce. This goes well with mayonnaise :)
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