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Korean Kimchi Pancake with Seafood Medley

Name: Korean Kimchi Pancake with Seafood Medley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 1 cup; Rice flour, ½ cup (for added crispiness); Cold water, 1 cup; Egg, 1 large; Salt, 1 teaspoon; Shrimp, ½ cup, peeled and deveined, cut into small pieces; Squid, ½ cup, cleaned and sliced; Mussels, ½ cup, cleaned; Sesame oil, 2 teaspoons; Kimchi, 1 cup, finely chopped; Kimchi juice, ¼ cup (from the jar); Green onions, 2, finely chopped; Garlic clove, 1, minced; Soy sauce, 3 tablespoons; Rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon; Sesame oil, 1 teaspoon; Chili flakes, 1 teaspoon

A delicious fusion of spicy, tangy Korean kimchi paired with a variety of seafood, creating a delightful pancake perfect for any time of the day.

4.6(451 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 12, 2025

Korean Kimchi Pancake with Seafood Medley — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Pancake Batter

Seafood Medley

Kimchi Mixture

Dipping Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 305 kcal
Protein: 16.25 g
Carbs: 45 g
Fat: 6.4 g
Fiber: 1.95 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1221 kcal
Protein: 65 g
Carbs: 180 g
Fat: 25.6 g
Fiber: 7.8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 1 cup	455	13	95	1.2	3.4
Rice flour ½ cup (for added crispiness)	286	4.5	62	0.5	1.2
Cold water 1 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Egg 1 large	72	6	0.6	5	0
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Shrimp ½ cup, peeled and deveined, cut into small pieces	60	14.5	0	1.2	0
Squid ½ cup, cleaned and sliced	65	11	2.2	1	0
Mussels ½ cup, cleaned	75	10	5	2	0
Sesame oil 2 teaspoons	80	0	0	9	0
Kimchi 1 cup, finely chopped	30	2	6	0.5	1
Kimchi juice ¼ cup (from the jar)	5	0.5	1.5	0	0.5
Green onions 2, finely chopped	10	1	2	0	0.8
Garlic clove 1, minced	4	0.2	1	0	0.1
Soy sauce 3 tablespoons	30	3	3	0.3	0
Rice vinegar 1 tablespoon	3	0	0.7	0	0
Sesame oil 1 teaspoon	40	0	0	4.5	0
Chili flakes 1 teaspoon	6	0.3	1	0.4	0.8

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Seafood

1
Combine Seafood and Oil
Combine shrimp, squid, mussels, and sesame oil in a bowl.
2
Mix and Marinate
Mix well and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
3
Pat Dry Seafood
Pat dry before using in the pancake.
Tip: Ensure seafood is thoroughly pat dry to avoid excess moisture in the batter.

Preparing the Kimchi Mixture

1
Combine Kimchi Ingredients
In a bowl, mix chopped kimchi, kimchi juice, green onions, and minced garlic.
2
Stir to Combine
Stir to combine all ingredients.
3
Let Sit
Let it sit for about 5 minutes to enhance flavors.
Tip: Chilling the batter slightly will enhance the pancake's crisp texture.

How to Make Korean Kimchi Pancake with Seafood Medley

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Mix the Batter
Whisk together all-purpose flour, rice flour, water, egg, and salt until smooth; fold in the kimchi mixture.
2
Add Seafood
Add marinated seafood to the batter and mix gently until evenly distributed.
3
Fry the Pancakes
Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, pour batter to form a pancake, and cook until golden and crispy on both sides.