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Kimchijeon (김치전)

Jeon (Savory Pancakes)

Crispy pancake made from sour kimchi — zero waste, full flavor.

Korean name
김치전
Spice level
Medium
Flavor
spicy · sour · crispy
Typically contains
wheat flour
Vegetarian / vegan
Sometimes — vegetable-forward, but anchovy broth, fish sauce or meat garnish is common. Ask first
Also written as
kimchi jeon, kimchijun, kimchi pancake

Spice and flavor are editorial assessments of the standard version — individual restaurants and recipes vary. Ingredient notes are typical, not guaranteed: always check with the restaurant for allergies or dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories134 kcal
Carbohydrate19.01 g
Protein5.05 g
Fat4.2 g
Sodium240 mg

Per serving (~150g): ≈201 kcal · sodium ≈360 mg (18% of the WHO daily guideline, 2,000 mg)

Per 100g · total serving 150g · Official data: National Integrated Food Nutritional Information Standard Data (Korea MFDS) (DB item: 김치전, synced 2026-07-17). Values vary by recipe and portion.

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