Yachaejeon

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Summary

Yachae Jeon, also known as Korean vegetable pancake, is a delightful and colorful dish originating from Korea, where "Yachae" means vegetables and "Jeon" refers to a pancake or dish made by pan-frying ingredients in oil. This savory pancake is a versatile dish, often enjoyed as a side dish, appetizer, or light meal, and is especially popular during Korean festivals and celebrations. As the vegetables crisp up in a pan, they become tender and flavorful while retaining a slight crunch making it a hearty, yet delicate vegetable pancake that is perfect to enjoy for any occasion!

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins

Ingredients

 1 ½ cups organic einkorn flour (or chickpea flour)
 2 tbsp organic corn starch (or arrowroot)
 1 tsp garlic powder
 ¼ tsp ground turmeric
 ½ tsp salt (optional)
  tsp ground black pepper (optional)
 1 ½ cups water
 2 tsp avocado oil (optional)
 1 cup zucchini (grated, and excess water rang out with a kitchen towel. See Chef’s Notes for instructions.)
 1 cup cabbage (shredded)
 ½ cup mushroom (button or baby portobellos, thinly sliced)
 1 cup carrot (grated,and excess water rang out with a kitchen towel. See Chef’s Notes for instructions)
 1 cup green onion (thinly sliced)
 1 medium jalapeno (deseeded and diced; optional)
Sesame Sauce
 2 tbsp coconut aminos (or reduced-sodium tamari)
 1 tbsp organic rice vinegar
 1 tbsp tahini (or almond butter)
 2 tbsp water
 1 tsp gochujang (or chili paste; optional)
 1 tsp maple syrup
 2 tsp sesame seeds
 1 green onion (thinly sliced; optional)

Directions

1

In a large bowl combine the flour, corn starch, turmeric, garlic powder, salt and black pepper, if using, and water and stir to combine. Fold in the zucchini, carrots, cabbage mushrooms, green onion and jalapeño, if using. If the batter is too thick and hard to spread, add 1 tablespoon of water to thin it out. Set aside.

2

Make the sesame sauce: to a small bowl whisk together all of the ingredients except for the sesame seeds. Stir well to combine, taste, and adjust to your liking. Add in the sesame seeds and reserve.

3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brush the skillet with extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil, wiping up any excess with a paper towel. Once the skillet is hot, scoop approximately ¼ cup of the mixture onto the skillet and spread the batter in a thin even layer to ensure even cooking. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip to cook the other side until it’s also golden brown.

4

Transfer the cooked pancakes to a dish, then continue the same process with the remaining batter. This should take approximately 4 pancakes.

5

Cut into squares or four wedges and serve alongside the sesame dipping sauce.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
In place of einkorn flour, try oat flour, buckwheat flour, or chickpea flour. Note you may need to add a tablespoon of water or flour depending on the consistency of the batter.

While this recipe calls for cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and zucchini, you can add whatever vegetables you like. Try grated radishes or sweet potatoes. Other delicious vegetables to add are organic kale, spinach, corn, and celery.

In place of jalapeño, try green bell pepper.

How to Remove Excess Water from Grated Vegetables 

In a kitchen towel, cheesecloth, or nut milk bag, place the grated vegetables in the center, fold up all the corners, and twist the towel to form a ball. Squeeze the vegetables until there is no more liquid and the vegetables are dried. This method usually takes 3 or 4 good squeezes to get out all of the excess moisture. 

Storage
Store yachaejeon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Ingredients

 1 ½ cups organic einkorn flour (or chickpea flour)
 2 tbsp organic corn starch (or arrowroot)
 1 tsp garlic powder
 ¼ tsp ground turmeric
 ½ tsp salt (optional)
  tsp ground black pepper (optional)
 1 ½ cups water
 2 tsp avocado oil (optional)
 1 cup zucchini (grated, and excess water rang out with a kitchen towel. See Chef’s Notes for instructions.)
 1 cup cabbage (shredded)
 ½ cup mushroom (button or baby portobellos, thinly sliced)
 1 cup carrot (grated,and excess water rang out with a kitchen towel. See Chef’s Notes for instructions)
 1 cup green onion (thinly sliced)
 1 medium jalapeno (deseeded and diced; optional)
Sesame Sauce
 2 tbsp coconut aminos (or reduced-sodium tamari)
 1 tbsp organic rice vinegar
 1 tbsp tahini (or almond butter)
 2 tbsp water
 1 tsp gochujang (or chili paste; optional)
 1 tsp maple syrup
 2 tsp sesame seeds
 1 green onion (thinly sliced; optional)

Directions

1

In a large bowl combine the flour, corn starch, turmeric, garlic powder, salt and black pepper, if using, and water and stir to combine. Fold in the zucchini, carrots, cabbage mushrooms, green onion and jalapeño, if using. If the batter is too thick and hard to spread, add 1 tablespoon of water to thin it out. Set aside.

2

Make the sesame sauce: to a small bowl whisk together all of the ingredients except for the sesame seeds. Stir well to combine, taste, and adjust to your liking. Add in the sesame seeds and reserve.

3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brush the skillet with extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil, wiping up any excess with a paper towel. Once the skillet is hot, scoop approximately ¼ cup of the mixture onto the skillet and spread the batter in a thin even layer to ensure even cooking. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip to cook the other side until it’s also golden brown.

4

Transfer the cooked pancakes to a dish, then continue the same process with the remaining batter. This should take approximately 4 pancakes.

5

Cut into squares or four wedges and serve alongside the sesame dipping sauce.

Notes

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