# Pajeon (from Maangchi)

Video: [Green onion pancake (Pajeon: 파전)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXcsHj1l-Pc) by [Maangchi](https://www.youtube.com/@Maangchi).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$0.63 per serving, ~$1.88 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$19.37* per serving (97%) 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

- a bunch green onion
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 ts soybean paste
- 1 pinch sugar
- generously vegetable oil

## Steps

1. [3:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXcsHj1l-Pc&t=204s) Trim and cut green onions into lengths of about 4 to 5 inches.
2. [3:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXcsHj1l-Pc&t=214s) Heat a pan on the stove.
3. [3:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXcsHj1l-Pc&t=217s) Add half a cup of flour into a mixing bowl.
4. [3:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXcsHj1l-Pc&t=220s) Add half a cup of water to the flour.
5. [3:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXcsHj1l-Pc&t=222s) Add one teaspoon of soybean paste instead of salt.
6. [3:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXcsHj1l-Pc&t=227s) Add one pinch of sugar.
7. [3:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXcsHj1l-Pc&t=229s) Mix the ingredients together to make a batter.
8. [4:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXcsHj1l-Pc&t=242s) Pour vegetable oil generously into the heated pan.
9. [4:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXcsHj1l-Pc&t=247s) Place green onions into the oiled pan.
10. [4:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXcsHj1l-Pc&t=254s) Pour the batter over the green onions in a Z pattern.
11. Shape the pancake nicely in the pan.
12. Check if the bottom of the pancake is golden brown and flip it over.
13. Cook until the other side is golden brown and flip it again.
14. Slide the cooked pancake onto a plate and serve.

## 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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