What Korean savory pancake is made with kimchi?

The Korean savory pancake made with kimchi is kimchijeon. Also called kimchi-buchimgae, it is a pan-fried dish made from chopped or sliced kimchi mixed into a flour-based batter.

The batter often includes kimchi brine, which gives the pancake its reddish color and boosts its tangy, fermented flavor. Depending on the recipe, cooks may add scallions, onions, seafood, cheese, or ground pork. Kimchijeon is usually fried until the edges are crisp while the center remains tender.

It is a practical dish because older, more sour kimchi works especially well in the batter, making kimchijeon a useful way to turn fermented leftovers into a snack or side dish. It is commonly served with a dipping sauce and may be eaten as banchan or as anju alongside makgeolli or dongdongju. Pajeon is made with green onions, haemuljeon with seafood, and yachaejeon with vegetables, so their names identify different fillings.