Truly Delectable Kimchi and Sausage Pancakes

By Judy Joo
"I have cooked these pancakes on many morning shows – such a crowd- pleaser! I like to use sausage meat as it adds a bit more flavour, but feel free to use minced or any cut of fresh pork or beef you like. Do choose a…
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Ingredients

6 total
  • 90g Buchim garu (Korean pancake mix)
  • 90g tempura flour
  • 225g ripe cabbage kimchi, drained and finely chopped, plus 60ml of the kimchi juice
  • 2 salad onions, split lengthways and cut into 2.5cm slices
  • 125ml vegetable or other neutral oil, for frying
  • 180g plain pork sausages, casing removed, or loose sausage meat

Method

4 steps
  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, stir together the pancake mix, tempura flour, kimchi, kimchi juice, salad onions, 2 pinches of sea salt and 175ml water until just combined into a lumpy batter. Do not overmix.

  2. Step 2

    In a 20cm wide non-stick pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil over a medium-high heat and add the sausage meat. Break it up into small pieces and cook for about 4 mins until brown. Drain off the excess oil, add the sausage to the batter and mix until combined.

  3. Step 3

    Add 3-4 tbsp more oil to the pan and pour in half of the batter. Cook for 3-4 mins until golden brown on the base. Flip the pancake and press down firmly with the back of a non-stick spatula. Add 2-3 tbsp more oil around the edges of the pancake and continue cooking for about 3 mins more, or until the other side is golden brown, making sure to gently and firmly press the pancake down.

  4. Step 4

    Transfer to a wire rack or a plate lined with kitchen towel to soak up the excess oil. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately.