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Bindaetteok

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Bindaetteok is a traditional Korean savory pancake made primarily from a batter of ground, soaked mung beans. The base is mixed with a variety of ingredients, often including sliced pork, kimchi, mung bean sprouts, and scallions, before being pan-fried to a crisp, flat disc. It is distinguished from other Korean pancakes by its dense, slightly nutty texture and lack of wheat flour in the traditional recipe. The dish is widely served in traditional restaurants and markets, frequently accompanied by a soy-vinegar dipping sauce.

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What kind of beans are used to make bindaetteok?

Bindaetteok is made entirely from ground mung beans, not wheat flour like many other Korean pancakes. The soaked mung beans are pureed into a thick batter before mixing with other ingredients.

What other ingredients are traditionally added to bindaetteok?

The mung bean batter is traditionally mixed with julienned kimchi, sprouts, green onions, and pork. The addition of pork belly or bacon provides a rich, savory flavor to the crispy pancake.

When were bindaetteok pancakes historically invented?

Written records of bindaetteok date back to the Joseon Dynasty in Korean culinary texts. It was originally a dish served at the royal court before becoming a popular street food.

What sauce do you dip bindaetteok in?

Just like kimchi jeon, bindaetteok is dipped in a simple soy-vinegar sauce. The sauce is made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a dash of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) to cut the richness of the pancake.

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