Korean cabbage pancake

Japanese cabbage pancakes, or okonomiyaki, are an easy and delicious appetizer or side dish. Fresh cabbage and scallions are mixed with a light batter and fried until golden.

These Korean Vegetable Pancakes (Yachaejeon), are light and crispy, and filled with vegetables.

Japanese cabbage pancakes, or okonomiyaki, are an easy and delicious appetizer or side dish, made with fresh cabbage and scallions.

Korean cabbage pancake or ‘baechu jeon’ is one of the simplest and most affordable yet delectable Korean pancake recipes. It’s made with just a handful of ingredients, ready in 25 minutes, and there’s no chopping needed! The result is a vegetable pancake that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Korean pancakes can be filled with an array of ingredients, including veggies or kimchi.

Crispy Vegetable Pancakes are pan-fried vegetable fritters made with gluten-free batter, dipped in a spicy Korean-style dipping sauce!

This cabbage pancake is a popular dish throughout Japan and is easily adapted to one's preferences. While the fillings and toppings can vary, from pork and fried eggs to ginger and bonito flakes, the base features a cabbage pancake made with a savory batter—and that's what we do here to let the vegetable shine.

More than 5 years ago I posted this recipe on my old blog. My husband and I had been to the market at The Rocks and that is where I first discovered Okonomiyaki – and what a great discovery …

Korean cabbage pancakes (baechu jeon) are crispy and delicious. They are simple and inexpensive to prepare, making them a great snack or appetizer.