Name: Haemul Pa Jeon (Korean Shrimp and Green Onion Pancakes)
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups cold water; 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon gochu garu (Korean red pepper powder)* or 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut into 1/3-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, halved, very thinly sliced; 8 green onions (white and pale green parts only), cut into 3- to 4-inch-long matchstick-size strips; 1 medium carrot, peeled, cut into 3-to 4-inch-long matchstick-size strips; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil; 1 teaspoon gochu garu (Korean red pepper powder)* or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

Shrimp and Green Onion PancakesTom Schierlitz

Haemul pa jeon—savory pancakes that are crispy outside and soft and tender inside—are a popular Korean side dish. They're best served warm, then dipped in a sauce of soy, lemon, and sesame.

Cooks' Note

*Also known as Korean crushed red pepper; available at Korean markets.

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