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Crispy Vegetable Pancakes with Asian Dipping Sauce Recipe

Crispy Vegetable Pancakes with Asian Dipping Sauce Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 small pancakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Place shredded vegetables in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
  2. 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.
  3. Cook the Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet, cook ¼ cup batter per pancake until golden and crispy on both sides.
  4. 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.
  5. 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