Pajon

Name: Pajon
Yield: makes 6 to 8 servings as a starter or side dish
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, preferably half all-purpose, half glutinous rice; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil, plus more for frying; 5 scallions, green parts only, trimmed, cut into 3-inch lengths, and sliced lengthwise; 20 chives, preferably Chinese (“garlic”) chives, roughly chopped; 2 medium carrots, grated; 1 small yellow or green summer squash, grated; Soy Dipping Sauce (page 583)

December 14, 2011

In Korea, this popular starter and snack is served at home, in restaurants, and on street corners. (It’s also one of the most popular dishes in Korean restaurants in the States.) At its most basic, it’s a large egg batter scallion pancake, but other vegetables, meat, and seafood are often added to make it a fancier and more substantial dish. Glutinous rice flour creates a wonderfully chewy texture, but if you can’t find it, all-purpose flour is perfectly fine. Serve these immediately after making them.

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