Octopus Pancake
A pancake dish made by finely cutting octopus, coating it with flour and egg, and pan-frying. The outside is golden and crispy, while the inside retains the chewy texture of the octopus. It's delicious dipped in vinegared soy sauce and pairs well with drinks.
Cultural background
Octopus pancake is very popular as a drinking snack and is great for sharing with family or friends.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Clean the octopus thoroughly and cut it finely.
- 2Mix flour and eggs to create the batter.
- 3Add the octopus to the batter and mix well.
- 4Heat oil in a pan and spoon the batter into it to fry.
- 5Once golden, flip to cook the other side.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Contains gluten and is not vegan/vegetarian due to the use of flour and eggs.
How to order
낙지전 주세요
Nak-ji-jeon ju-se-yo
Please give me octopus pancake