Bindaetteok
Description
Bindaetteok is a savory Korean pancake made from ground mung beans, creating a crispy exterior and soft, fluffy interior. The batter is mixed with vegetables like kimchi, mung bean sprouts, and green onions, then pan-fried until golden. These satisfying pancakes are popular street food and home-style comfort food.
Ingredients
Dried mung beans
Kimchi
Mung bean sprouts
Green onions
Garlic
Salt
Flour (for coating)
Vegetable oil
Dipping sauce
Variations
Regional variations include different vegetable additions. Some versions add meat or seafood for extra flavor. The thickness can vary from thick pancakes to thinner, crispier versions.
Fun Facts
Bindaetteok is traditionally eaten on the day before the start of the lunar new year, as the mung beans' round shape symbolizes luck and prosperity for the coming year.