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Haemul pajeon
Whisk flour, starch, egg and ice water to a thin batter, like thick cream. Do not overmix.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Haemul pajeon take?
35 min all in โ 15 min prep, 20 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 2 pancakes. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Shellfish, Eggs, Soy. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Pescatarian, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce โ 2 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much soy sauce?
2 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much vinegar?
1 tbsp of Vinegar.
What can I use instead?
Seafood โ Just spring onion (pajeon). Cheaper, still the rainy-day pancake.
Any tips from this recipe?
A second smaller pancake is easier than one giant broken one. Oysters instead of squid is a different, excellent jeon.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.