Kimchi Pancakes with Mellow Vegan Kimchi
Kimchi pancakes - or Kimchi Jeon - are a crispy, savoury Korean favourite combining the deep umami of fermented kimchi with a light batter. With Fermary Mellow Vegan Kimchi, they become probiotic-rich, flavour-packed, and incredibly moreish. Served with a cool, creamy dip spiked with Smoky Hot Sauce, they’re the perfect balance of crispy, spicy, and creamy.
Serves
2
Prep Time
30 minutes
Mellow Vegan Kimchi
Single Jar (300g)
Jalapeño Sauce
Single Bottle (200g)
Ingredients
5 tbsp Fermary Mellow Vegan Kimchi, finely chopped 1 tbsp Fermary Smoky Hot Sauce (for the dip)2 eggs
2 tbsp plain flour (adjust if needed)
Pinch of salt
Pinch of gochugaru flakes (optional)
1–2 tbsp kimchi brine
1 tbsp coconut oil or ghee (for frying)
For the dip
3 tbsp crème fraîche
Method
1
Prepare the batter: In a bowl, combine the chopped kimchi, eggs, and flour. Add salt and gochugaru (optional). Stir in the kimchi brine to enhance flavour and loosen the batter.
2
Fry the pancakes: Heat coconut oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Spoon small portions of batter into the pan, spreading gently. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
3
Make the dip: Fold Fermary Smoky Hot Sauce into crème fraîche for a cooling, gut-friendly dip with a spicy kick.
4
Serve: Enjoy hot, with the dip on the side.
“I love veggie pancakes and fritters - crispy, delicious bites that are full of fibre and an easy way to serve kids more vegetables. Fermary kimchi has 12 veggies in every jar, so from just a few ingredients you can create something mouthwatering and nourishing in minutes.”
Try it with Mellow Vegan Kimchi for the perfect balance of mellow heat and probiotic goodness.
