Easy Korean Kimchi Pancake Recipe (Crispy & Delicious)

If you’re craving a crispy and flavorful snack, this Korean Kimchi Pancake recipe is your perfect match.
Made in just 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate comfort food Koreans love on a rainy day — crunchy outside, soft inside, and deliciously spicy!☔💛


🌶️ 1️⃣ Why You’ll Love It

  • Crispy on the outside, soft inside — pure texture heaven
  • Only 5 ingredients, done in 15 minutes
  • The most loved K-comfort food for cozy vibes
  • Perfect for brunch, dinner, or a late-night snack

💬 It’s not just food — it’s cozy Korean happiness in a bite.


🍳 2️⃣ What You’ll Need & How to Make It

 ingredients neatly laid out on a wooden board

Korean Kimchi Pancake (Kimchijeon)

Crispy and flavorful Korean kimchi pancake made in just 15 minutes. Perfect comfort food for rainy days!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup finely chopped kimchi
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour or Korean pancake mix
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon kimchi juice
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Method
 

  1. Mix kimchi, flour, and water in a bowl until combined.
  2. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Pour one ladle of batter and spread it thinly in the pan.
  4. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.

Optional: add chopped green onion, shrimp, or pork for extra flavor!


👉 Listen for the sizzling sound — that’s when it’s perfect.


🌈3️⃣ How to Enjoy It

rainy-window vibe with pancakes + tea

  • ☕ With tea on a rainy day
  • 🍳 As a quick breakfast or dinner
  • 🍺 With a cold beer — Korean style

💬 In Korea, rain = pancakes. Always.


🥢 4️⃣ Quick Tips

  • Use enough oil → crispy edges guaranteed
  • Don’t make the batter too thin → soft inside, crunchy outside
  • Add a pinch of sugar → balances kimchi spice
bite-shot showing texture


❤️ Final Thought

Kimchi Pancakes are simple, nostalgic, and addictive.
Once you taste that crunch, you’ll understand why Koreans crave it when it rains 🌧️

Crispy, savory, and comforting — that’s what Korean comfort tastes like.