Korean Vegetable Pancakes with Sesame Dipping Sauce

Serves

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

24 minutes

Ingredients

For the pancakes:
  2 zucchinis, grated
  1 carrot, peeled, grated
  ½ tsp. salt
  2 green onions, sliced
  1 clove garlic, minced
  1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
  1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  ¼-½ cup (60-120ml) water
  1 tbsp. coconut oil
For the sauce:
  4 tbsp. tamari
  2 tbsp. rice vinegar
  1 tbsp. sesame oil
  1 tbsp. maple syrup
  1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
  ½ tsp. red chili flakes
  2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

228

Fats

8 g

Protein

7 g

Carbs

33 g

Instructions

  • Combine the zucchini, carrots and salt in a colander. Place the colander in the sink and allow it to rest for 15 minutes to drain off any excess water.
  • In the meantime, make the sesame dipping sauce by combining the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside until needed.
  • Now place the zucchini and carrot in a clean dish towel and squeeze out as much moisture from the zucchini and carrots as possible.
  • Place the zucchini, carrots, green onions, garlic, ginger and flour in a bowl. Gradually add the water, starting with ¼ cup, and keep adding until a pancake-like consistency is achieved.
  • Heat some coconut oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add a quarter of a cup of the pancake batter for each pancake. Cook the pancakes until golden, approximately 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Continue to make the pancakes using the remaining batter and adding more coconut oil as required.
  • Serve with sesame seed dipping sauce, or for ease some tamari sauce.