Best Easy Red Bean Paste Pancake Recipe

Sweet red bean paste pancakes with a golden, crispy exterior are a comforting street food. A vegetarian, family treat with naturally sweet, fresh filling.

Cook 25 min Difficulty EASY 220 kcal
#vegetarian #dessert #korean street food #family snack
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • All-purpose flour 1.5 cups
  • Water 0.67 cup
  • Sweetened red bean paste 1 cup
  • Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
  • Sugar 1 tbsp
  • Salt 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 40 g 73%
Protein 5 g 9%
Fat 4.5 g 18%
Serving size 100g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, mix 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 0.25 teaspoon salt. Gradually add 2/3 cup water, stirring until a smooth, sticky dough forms.

  2. 2

    Cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rest at room temperature for 20 minutes to allow hydration and gluten relaxation.

  3. 3

    Divide the rested dough into 4 equal balls. Flatten each ball into a 4-inch disc, making sure edges are slightly thinner than the center.

  4. 4

    Spoon 1/4 cup sweetened red bean paste onto the center of each disc. Fold the edges over to seal, then gently flatten to form thick pancakes (keep filling fully enclosed).

  5. 5

    Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet on medium. Place pancakes seam side down and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until both sides turn golden brown and crisp.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
Sweetened red bean paste is the star ingredient, delivering the classic sweet flavor and soft filling that define these pancakes. Combined with a simple wheat flour dough, the paste is what makes this a comforting street food treat.
Q. How should I control heat to avoid burning the pancake exterior?
Use medium heat and allow the skillet to preheat with the oil before adding your pancakes. Cooking 3–4 minutes per side ensures the inside heats through while the exterior turns golden and crisp, not burnt. Adjust heat lower if browning too quickly.
Q. What makes the texture of these pancakes successful?
Proper dough resting (20 minutes) makes the wrappers tender rather than chewy. Sealing the red bean paste completely prevents leakage, while moderate oil and even flattening ensure a crisp crust and uniformly soft interior.
Q. How many calories are in each serving, and what are the main nutrition ratios?
Each 100g serving contains about 220 kcal, with carbohydrates at 40g (73%), protein at 5g (9%), and fat at 4.5g (18%). This makes it a mostly carb-based vegetarian treat.
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