Name: Shrimp and Scallion Pancakes
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Makes 8 (first course) servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves; 3/4 cup water; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 bunch scallions, cut into thin matchsticks; 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin matchsticks; 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and halved lengthwise; 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided; Accompaniment: soy-pickled jalapeños including liquid

Dotted with bits of vegetables and seafood or meat, savory pancakes are both a popular side dish on the Korean dinner table and a beloved street-food snack. To make them more elegant, weve kept these crisp, colorful pancakes on the small side so they can be easily picked up with chopsticks and eaten in a few bites.

Cooks' note:

Pancakes can be kept warm up to 1 hour.

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