Description
These Crispy Vegetable Pancakes with Asian Dipping Sauce are a delightful appetizer or side dish with a crunchy texture and flavorful dipping sauce. Perfect for those who love savory pancakes and Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Pancakes:
- 2 cups shredded vegetables (such as zucchini, carrots, and cabbage)
- ½ cup thinly sliced green onions
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Asian Dipping Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon sliced green onions
- optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or a few drops of chili oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Place shredded vegetables in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Make the Pancake Batter: Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in vegetables and green onions.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet, cook ¼ cup batter per pancake until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Prepare the Dipping Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and green onions. Add chili oil or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Serve: Enjoy warm pancakes with dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can use any combination of firm vegetables.
- Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture for crispier pancakes.
- Best served fresh but can be reheated in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake with sauce
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg