Buchimgae Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids
*Buchimgae*
Banga-buchimgae (Korean mint pancake)
Alternative names	Korean pancake, buchim, jijim, jijimgae, jijimi, jeonbyeong
Type	Fritter
Course	Appetizer, banchan, anju
Place of origin	Korea
Associated national cuisine	Korean cuisine
Main ingredients	Fish, meat, poultry, seafood, vegetable, flour, eggs

Korean name
Hangul	부침개
Revised Romanization	buchimgae
McCune–Reischauer	puch'imgae
IPA	[pu.tɕʰim.ɡɛ̝]

Buchimgae (Hangul: 부침개), also known as Korean pancake, is a popular Korean dish. It's made by mixing different ingredients into a batter, then pan-frying it. The result is a thin, flat, and savory pancake. People in Korea enjoy buchimgae as a snack, a side dish, or even with drinks.

What are Korean Pancakes?
Different Kinds of Buchimgae
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What are Korean Pancakes?

Korean pancakes are a type of fritter. They are usually made by mixing flour, eggs, and water to create a batter. Then, various ingredients like vegetables, meat, or seafood are added. This mixture is then pan-fried in a little oil until it's cooked through and golden brown.

Different Kinds of Buchimgae

There are many delicious types of buchimgae, each with its own special ingredients. Here are some popular ones:

Buchimgae (General Type)

Hobak-buchimgae: This is a pancake made with Korean zucchini. It has a mild and slightly sweet flavor.
Kimchi-buchimgae: A very popular choice! This pancake uses kimchi, which is spicy fermented cabbage. It gives the pancake a tangy and spicy kick.
Memil-buchimgae: This pancake is made with buckwheat flour. Buckwheat is a type of grain that gives the pancake a unique, earthy taste.
Pajeon: Some types of pajeon are considered buchimgae. Pajeon is a pancake packed with scallions (green onions). It's often enjoyed with a dipping sauce.
Buchu-jeon: This pancake features garlic chives. Garlic chives are like thin, flat onions with a mild garlic flavor.

Jeon

Jeon is a broader term for Korean pan-fried dishes. While all buchimgae can be called jeon, not all jeon are buchimgae. Jeon often involves coating sliced or minced ingredients like fish, meat, or vegetables with wheat flour and egg before frying.

Bindae-tteok

Bindae-tteok is a special kind of Korean pancake. It's made from ground mung beans (a type of legume), mixed with vegetables and sometimes meat. What makes it unique is that it doesn't use regular flour or eggs in the batter. It's pan-fried until it's round and flat, often having a slightly crispy outside.

Jangtteok

Jangtteok is a unique pancake that uses Korean fermented pastes. It's made by adding wheat flour to gochujang (Korean chili paste) or doenjang (Korean soybean paste). Vegetables like Java waterdropworts or scallions are added. The mixture is then pan-fried into a thin, flavorful pancake.