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Serves/Makes: 4 - 6

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound medium shrimps, shelled, deveined and halved lengthwise
• 1/2 pound cleaned squid bodies, cut into 1/2-inch rings, large tentacles cut in half
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 large egg
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 4 large scallions, halved crosswise and cut into very thin strips
• 1 large jalapeno, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Pancake Dipping Sauce (Yang Nyum Jang)

How to cook Korean Seafood Pancakes:

• In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch and salt.
• Whisk the egg with the water, then whisk into the flour mixture until smooth. In an 8-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil until shimmering.
• Add one quarter each of the scallions, red pepper and jalapeño and cook over high heat until barely softened, about 1 minute.
• Add one quarter each of the shrimp and squid, scattering them evenly in the pan.
• Pour in 1/3 cup of the batter, tilting the pan to spread it. Cook over high heat until the bottom is crisp and browned, about 3 minutes.
• Using a spatula, carefully flip the pancake and cook on the other side until set, about 20 seconds.
• Slide the pancake onto a plate and make 3 more pancakes with the remaining ingredients.
• Cut the seafood pancakes into quarters and serve with Pancake Dipping Sauce (see recipe below).

Pancake Dipping Sauce (Yang Nyum Jang) Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 scallions, minced
• 2 jalapenos, seeded
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon red capsicum
• 1 teaspoon carrot
• 1 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame seed, toasted

How to cook Pancake Dipping Sauce (Yang Nyum Jang):

• Blend everything together in a blender.
• Serve the Pancake Dipping Sauce at room temperature.

Comments:

The Korean name for the Seafood Pancakes recipe is Pa Jun.
This is a popular traditional Korean dish that is often served during special occasions. It also makes for an excellent appetizer or snack. Variations of this dish can be made by replacing seafood with mixed vegetables. You can also use any type of seafood or vegetables however pork, beef and chicken are not suitable for this dish.

Tip:

This sauce will not only go well for this seafood pancake recipe but other Korean dishes like steamed rice, meat and vegetables.

This recipe for Korean Seafood Pancakes serves/makes: 4 - 6

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Main Ingredient: Seafood Mix
Preparation Method: Pan Fried/Sauteed
Cuisine: Korean