Crispy Vegetable Pancakes Asian Sauce (Print View)

Golden vegetable pancakes paired with flavorful Asian-inspired dipping sauce for a satisfying savory bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetable Pancake Mixture

01 - 120 g shredded carrots
02 - 120 g shredded zucchini, excess moisture removed
03 - 60 g shredded potato, optional
04 - 60 g finely chopped cabbage
05 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 30 g all-purpose flour
08 - 16 g cornstarch
09 - 15 ml soy sauce
10 - 2.5 ml sesame oil
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Black pepper, to taste
13 - Vegetable oil, for frying

→ Asian Dipping Sauce

14 - 30 ml soy sauce
15 - 15 ml rice vinegar
16 - 5 ml sesame oil
17 - 5 ml honey or sugar
18 - 2.5 ml grated ginger
19 - 1.25 ml chili flakes, optional
20 - 15 ml water, if needed

# Directions:

01 - Place shredded carrots, zucchini, potato (if using), cabbage, and green onions in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with all-purpose flour, cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the egg-flour mixture over the vegetables and stir thoroughly to ensure even coating.
04 - Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a large non-stick skillet and heat over medium temperature until shimmering.
05 - Spoon portions of the vegetable batter into the hot skillet, pressing each into a compact pancake. Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp, adding more oil between batches as necessary.
06 - Transfer finished pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
07 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or sugar, grated ginger, and chili flakes if using. Add water as needed to adjust consistency.
08 - Arrange the pancakes on a platter and accompany with the dipping sauce on the side.

# Notes:

01 - Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini and potato to ensure the pancakes crisp properly.