# Kimchi jeon (from Maangchi)

Video: [Kimchi Pancake (Kimchijeon: 김치전)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05SSlcjIsWM) by [Maangchi](https://www.youtube.com/@Maangchi).
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Status: machine-read from the video, not yet checked by a person.

- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$1.66 per serving, ~$4.97 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$18.34* per serving (92%) vs ordering out (~$20.00*). * Estimate: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate at ~$20, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 8 ounces (226 grams) fermented kimchi
- 2 tablespoons kimchi brine
- 2 tbsp onion
- a few green onion _(amount estimated)_
- half cup flour
- half cup water
- half teaspoon swerve
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil

## Steps

1. [2:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05SSlcjIsWM&t=122s) Chop the fermented kimchi on a cutting board.
2. [2:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05SSlcjIsWM&t=144s) Chop the onion into small pieces.
3. [3:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05SSlcjIsWM&t=181s) Chop the green onions.
4. [3:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05SSlcjIsWM&t=184s) Combine kimchi, onion, and green onion in a bowl.
5. [3:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05SSlcjIsWM&t=194s) Add flour to the vegetable mixture.
6. [3:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05SSlcjIsWM&t=198s) Pour water into the bowl.
7. [3:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05SSlcjIsWM&t=203s) Add swerve to the batter.
8. [3:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05SSlcjIsWM&t=205s) Mix all ingredients together thoroughly.
9. [3:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05SSlcjIsWM&t=213s) Heat a skillet on the stove.
10. [5:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05SSlcjIsWM&t=307s) Add vegetable oil to the heated skillet.
11. [5:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05SSlcjIsWM&t=309s) Spread the pancake batter evenly in the pan.
12. [6:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05SSlcjIsWM&t=366s) Cook the pancake until the bottom becomes crunchy and golden brown.
13. [6:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05SSlcjIsWM&t=380s) Flip the pancake over.
14. [6:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05SSlcjIsWM&t=393s) Add more oil around the edges of the pan.
15. [9:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05SSlcjIsWM&t=547s) Transfer the cooked kimchi pancake to a serving plate.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- knife
- bowl
- measuring cup
- measuring spoon
- skillet
- spatula
- serving plate

## What the video didn't say

- exact heat setting on the stove
- exact cooking duration for each side

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