Type Buchimgae Place of origin Korea | Main ingredients Kimchi | |
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Alternative names Kimchi pancake, kimchi-jeon Similar Jeon, Pajeon, Gamja‑jeon, Dubu kimchi, Kimchi fried rice | ||
Kimchi-buchimgae (김치부침개) or kimchi pancake, sometimes also referred to as kimchi-jeon(김치전, [kim.tɕʰi.dʑʌn]), is a variety of buchimgae, or Korean pancake. It is primarily made with sliced kimchi, flour batter and sometimes other vegetables. However, meat (ground pork) is also often added. Kimchi, spicy pickled vegetables seasoned with chili pepper and jeotgal, is a staple in Korean cuisine. The dish is good for using up ripened kimchi. Kimchibuchimgae is often recognized in Korean culture as a folk dish of low profile that anyone could make easily at home with no extra budget.
It is usually served as an appetizer, snack or banchan (side dish).
When preparing kimchijeon, brine from kimchi is often added, especially that of baechu kimchi, made from Napa cabbage. The brine lends its red color to the batter but is not spicy itself. Along with kimchi, it is served as anju with alcoholic beverages such as makgeolli or dongdongju.
