Home » Food » By Type of Dish » Vegetarian » Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes) Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes) May 12, 2023 by Kimberly Killebrew · 4 CommentsAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.See my disclosure policy.Quick to prepare and deliciously satisfying as a main course, appetizer, or snack, this Pajeon recipe comes together in less than 15 minutes.  Serve these crispy pancakes piping hot with the traditional dipping sauce for a tasty and satisfying Korean meal! What are Pajeon? Pajeon are savory Korean pancakes made from flour, water, and eggs and feature green onions or scallions as a dominant ingredient.  Pa literally translates to “green onion” and jeon means “pancake”.  Pajeon are very popular in Korean cuisine and can also be made with additional ingredients such as shrimp, beef, pork, tofu, seaweed, and other vegetables.  For example, seafood pajeon are called haemul pajeon, kimchi pajeon are known as kimchijeon, and vegetable pajeon are called yachaejeon.  Whatever ingredients may be added, the pancakes are fried on both sides until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.  This Pajeon recipe is for the basic and popular scallion version but you can use this recipe as a base and add any other ingredients you like.

Pajeon is a popular beloved comfort food in Korea and can be found in Korean restaurants and sold by street vendors.These savory Korean pancakes are enjoyed year-round and are eaten both as a main m

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