Seafood Pancakes (Haemul-jeon)

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare the seafood: clean and chop the squid (removing the bone and skin), peel and devein the shrimp, and rinse the clams. Ensure the total weight is approximately 1 pound.
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2. 2
   Mince or chop the prepared seafood and place it in a bowl.
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3. 3
   Add the chopped green onions, green chili pepper, and minced red carrot to the bowl with seafood.
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4. 4
   Beat in 1 egg, then add half cup flour, half cup potato starch, and half cup water to form the batter.
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5. 5
   Season with fish sauce, salt, black pepper, and sesame oil. Mix everything thoroughly with a spoon until well combined and colorful.
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6. 6
   Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a generous amount of oil. Pour in batter to form a pancake approximately 3 inches wide and half an inch thick.
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7. 7
   Cook for about 2 minutes until the bottom becomes crispy. Flip the pancake and continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes over medium or medium-high heat until both sides are golden and crispy.
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8. 8
   Transfer the finished seafood pancakes to a plate. Serve as a main dish or alongside rice as a side dish.
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