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Vegan Yachae Jeon 야채전 (Korean Vegetable Pancakes)


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  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 pancakes
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Crispy, golden Korean vegetable pancakes made with a medley of colorful veggies and a light, egg-free batter—perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish with dipping sauce.


Ingredients

1½ cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

4 Tbsp cornstarch or potato starch

1½ tsp salt or black salt

½ tsp turmeric powder (optional)

1½ cups room-temperature water (plus 24 Tbsp as needed)

1 medium zucchini, matchstick-sliced

1 small sweet potato, shredded or matchstick-sliced

1 medium carrot, shredded or matchstick-sliced

½ medium onion, thinly sliced

1 green chili or jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)

1 bunch scallions (about 2 cups), thinly sliced

Neutral oil for frying

For dipping sauce: 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp water, 1 Tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp sesame oil, ½ tsp sesame seeds, gochugaru or chili flakes (optional)


Instructions

  1. Whisk flour, baking powder, starch, salt/black salt, and turmeric in a large bowl.
  2. Add 1½ cups water gradually and mix to form a thick, pourable batter. Adjust with 2–4 Tbsp water if too thick.
  3. Fold in zucchini, sweet potato, carrot, onion, chili (if using), and scallions until coated.
  4. Mix dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
  5. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat with oil. Spread a scoop of batter into a thin round.
  6. Cook for 4–5 minutes until edges crisp and surface dries. Cover briefly to help cook through, then uncover and press lightly.
  7. Flip and cook other side until golden. Lower heat and cook 3–4 more minutes per side for extra crispness.
  8. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter.
  9. Slice into squares and serve hot with dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Add mushrooms, spinach, cabbage, or bell peppers to vary the vegetables.
  • Use chickpea or gluten-free flour blend for dietary needs.
  • Fold in tofu or vegan protein for extra nutrition.
  • Reheat in a pan to restore crispness—avoid microwaving.
  • Freeze extras between parchment layers for future use.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Pan-Fried
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 370 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg