Korean Fish Pancakes

Korean-style fish pancakes (haemuljeon) are crispy, savoury, and packed with flavour. Using halibut, this recipe is super simple and comes together in under 20 minutes — perfect for a quick snack or side dish!

Ingredients

1 fillet halibut (~180g), cut into bite-sized pieces

½ cup potato starch

1 egg, beaten

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

2 tbsp oil (for frying)

Dipping Sauce

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

½ tsp sesame seeds

How to Make It

1. Prep the Fish

• Pat the halibut dry and season with salt and pepper.

• Lightly dust each piece with potato starch to help the batter stick.

2. Make the Batter

• Beat 1 egg in a shallow bowl.

• Dip each floured fish piece into the egg mixture, coating evenly.

3. Fry Until Crispy

• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat.

• Fry fish pieces for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

• Drain on a paper towel.

4. Make the Dipping Sauce

• Mix soy sauce, apple cider vinegar and sesame seeds in a small bowl.

5. Serve & Enjoy!

• Serve hot with dipping sauce and enjoy your crispy Korean-style halibut pancakes!

Try this simple Korean fish pancake recipe with halibut and let me know how it turns out!