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Crispy Vegetable Pancakes with Asian Dipping Sauce

Crispy Vegetable Pancakes with Asian Dipping Sauce Magic

Delight in these Crispy Vegetable Pancakes with Asian Dipping Sauce, a nutritious and quick appetizer filled with fresh produce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pancakes
  • 2 cups Shredded Carrots
  • 2 cups Shredded Zucchini squeeze to remove excess water
  • 1 cup Shredded Potato optional; can swap with sweet potato
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Cabbage bok choy can be used as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Green Onions or fresh chives
  • 2 large Eggs can use flax or chia eggs for vegan option
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch use extra flour if unavailable
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil can substitute with olive oil
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil for frying; coconut oil can be used
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce adjust as needed for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar can be replaced with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Agave Syrup use maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds toast for added flavor

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • skillet

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrots, zucchini, potato (if using), finely chopped cabbage, and chopped green onions. Mix well.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour, cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Gently fold the egg mixture into the bowl with the vegetables.
  4. In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the vegetable mixture into the hot oil, flattening each spoonful with a spatula.
  6. Fry each side for about 3–4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Carefully remove the pancakes from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  8. Serve warm alongside the dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 2pancakesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, serve the pancakes immediately while they are still hot and crispy.

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