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Pajeon

From the video “Green onion pancake (Pajeon: 파전)” by Maangchi. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Maangchi. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~30 min
est.
Serves
~2
est.
Cost
~$0.63*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$19.37* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
6

Ingredients

  • Vegan

May contain gluten

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$1.88*for the batch in the video
~$0.63*per serving

You save about ~$19.37* per serving (97% less*) than ordering it out — ~$58.12* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

3 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 1 predicted from typical costs · not priced: soybean paste

* Estimate, not a quote: 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.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 50% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving191 kcal · 10% of 2,000
Fat7.9 g10%
Saturated fat0.6 g3%
Sodium5 mg0%
Carbohydrate26 g10%
Fiber1.5 g5%
Total sugars0.8 gno daily value
Added sugars0.1 g0%
Protein3.7 g7%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+10 of 20
  • Fiber+11 of 20
  • Saturated fat−3 of 20
  • Sodium−0 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 4 of 5 ingredient lines (96% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for green onion, vegetable oil, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not matched to nutrient data: soybean paste. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • frying pan
  • stove

What the video didn’t say

  • servings
  • totalMin
  • exact cooking times and heat levels
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Maangchi’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Pajeon

What makes Maangchi's Pajeon recipe and technique special?

Maangchi's take on Pajeon focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Korean flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Flipping too early breaks pancake; wait for golden brown bottom. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Pajeon at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Pajeon recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Pajeon ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Pajeon can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Maangchi's Pajeon?

This recipe utilizes approximately 6 ingredients across 14 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Pajeon?

The official cooking video by Maangchi is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.