Kimchi Tuna Pancakes
- 22 min
- Serves 2
- 9 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 12 to cook. Crispy Korean-style pancakes that blend tangy kimchi with protein‑rich tuna, bright green onions, and a hint of jalapeño heat. The batter cooks up golden and crunchy, making a satisfying low‑calorie snack or side dish.
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Method
Finely slice the green onions and dice the jalapeño; set aside.
Roughly chop the kimchi if the pieces are large, then place it in a large mixing bowl.
Add the sliced green onions, diced jalapeño, flour, and water to the bowl.
Stir in the drained, flaked tuna, gochugaru, and a pinch of salt; whisk until the mixture forms a smooth, pourable batter with no lumps.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The batter is smooth and pourable with no lumps. Drain the tuna well before mixing it in.
Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium heat (about 350°F / 350°F) and lightly coat the surface with a quick spray of oil.
Once the pan is hot, pour approximately 1/3 cup of batter into the skillet, spreading it thinly with the back of a spoon to form a round pancake.
Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the bottom is crisp; the pancake should lift easily when the pan is gently shaken.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The edges are golden and the pancake lifts easily. Wait for the bottom to crisp before turning.
Using a large plate or a spatula, carefully flip the pancake and cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes until equally crisp and golden.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The second side is crisp and golden too. Use the plate or spatula carefully to turn the pancake.
Transfer the cooked pancake to a serving plate, repeat the process with the remaining batter, spraying the pan again as needed.
Serve the pancakes hot, optionally garnished with extra sliced green onion or a drizzle of soy sauce for added flavor.
Tips while you cook
- Prep aromatics first
- Slice the green onions and dice the jalapeño before adding any other ingredients.
- Whisk to a smooth batter
- Mix flour, water, and other ingredients until the batter is pourable with no lumps.
- Spray the pan each batch
- Lightly coat the skillet with a quick spray of oil before pouring each pancake.
- Flip when edges lift
- Turn the pancake once the edges turn golden and the pancake lifts easily when the pan is shaken.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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