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Bindaetteok: Crispy Korean Mung Bean Pancakes – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Bindaetteok: Crispy Korean Mung Bean Pancakes

Discover Bindaetteok, the incredible Korean Mung Bean Pancake! Delightfully crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with savory flavor. Naturally gluten-free and packed with plant-based protein, this easy-to-make dish is perfect as an appetizer, light lunch, or
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 302

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (200 g / 7.1 oz) split yellow mung beans (moong dal), rinsed and soaked
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp (15 g / 0.53 oz) minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp (15 g / 0.53 oz) minced fresh chile, like jalapeño or Thai
  • 1/2 cup (50 g / 1.76 oz) chopped scallions
  • 1 large carrot / 110g (3.9 oz), finely julienned or grated
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn, for frying
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) water, plus more as needed
  • Pro-Tips for Perfect Pancakes
  • For the smoothest batter, soak the split mung beans for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight. This is the key to a perfect texture.
  • The batter should be the consistency of a thick American-style pancake batter. Adjust with a tablespoon of water at a time if it's too thick.
  • For a fiery, funky twist, replace the carrot and chile with 1 cup (240 ml) of chopped kimchi. Be sure to squeeze out the excess liquid first!

Method
 

  1. Drain the soaked mung beans and add them to a high-speed blender or food processor with 3/4 cup (960 ml) of water.
  2. Blend until you have a smooth, thick batter, adding more water one tablespoon at a time if necessary to reach the right consistency.
  3. Pour the batter into a large mixing bowl.
  4. Stir in the eggs, minced garlic, fresh chile, chopped scallions, and grated carrot.
  5. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix until everything is well combined.
  6. Heat a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
  7. Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
  8. Once the oil is shimmering, reduce the heat to medium.
  9. Ladle the batter into the pan to form your desired pancake size—you can make several small ones or one large one.
  10. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
  11. Carefully flip the pancake(s) and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side until cooked through and golden.
  12. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
  13. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a wire rack or a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
  14. Serve hot, whole or cut into wedges, with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 40.4gProtein: 16.1gFat: 10.6g

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