Chive Pancake
A pancake made by mixing chives with a flour batter and frying it thinly and widely. It is crispy and golden on the outside while retaining the fragrant flavor of the chives inside. It is enjoyed dipped in vinegared soy sauce and pairs well with Makgeolli.
Cultural background
There is a tradition of enjoying this dish with Makgeolli on rainy days, and it is also very popular as a simple snack or alcohol side dish.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Wash the chives thoroughly and cut them into appropriate lengths.
- 2Mix flour, water, and eggs to make a batter.
- 3Add the chives to the batter and mix well.
- 4Pour oil in a pan and fry the batter thinly and widely.
- 5Once golden, flip it over to cook the other side.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Not suitable for vegans as it contains eggs.
How to order
부추전 주세요
Bu-chu-jeon ju-se-yo
Please give me chive pancakes