Kimchi Fritters with Soy Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

Makes 16 Servings

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Mix 1 Tbsp. scallion, 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, vinegar, and gochugaru in a small bowl. Set dipping sauce aside.

   Step 2

   Mix pork, 1 tsp. garlic, sesame oil, and remaining 1 tsp. soy sauce in a small bowl. Chill for 30 minutes or up to 1 day.

   Step 3

   Drain beans, reserving 1 cup soaking liquid. Purée beans and 1/2 cup soaking liquid in a blender, adding more water by tablespoonfuls if necessary, until mixture is a thick, slightly chunky paste. Transfer to a large bowl. Add 3/4 cup scallions, 1 tsp. garlic, kimchi, and chile to bean purée. Mix well; season batter with salt. Stir in pork mixture.

   Step 4

   Heat 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, spoon 1/4-cupfuls of batter into skillet, spreading each out to 3 1/2″–4″ rounds. Cook, adjusting heat if browning too quickly and adding more oil between batches, until fritters are golden brown and cooked through, 2–3 minutes per side.

   Step 5

   Serve pancakes with dipping sauce and Pickled Pears.

One serving contains: Calories (kcal) 103.2 %Calories from Fat 39.8 Fat (g) 4.6 Saturated Fat (g) 0.6 Cholesterol (mg) 4.1 Carbohydrates (g) 11.0 Dietary Fiber (g) 4.3 Total Sugars (g) 1.4 Net Carbs (g) 6.8 Protein (g) 5.3 Sodium (mg) 201.7