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Crispy Vegetable Pancakes Asian Sauce

These Crispy Vegetable Pancakes are a delightful appetizer or snack, packed with colorful veggies and served with a flavorful Asian sauce. Perfect for a light meal or a party platter, they are sure to impress your guests!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 People
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 grater or food processor
  • 1 frying pan
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 serving plate

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups grated zucchini Squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For frying.
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Optional.

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, grated carrots, and chopped green onions. Squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini using a clean kitchen towel.
  • Add the all-purpose flour, egg, water, baking powder, salt, and black pepper to the vegetable mixture. Stir until well combined to form a batter.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Using a ladle, pour a portion of the batter into the pan and flatten it slightly with a spatula to form a pancake. Repeat with remaining batter, cooking 2-3 pancakes at a time depending on the size of your pan.
  • Cook each pancake for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the Asian sauce until smooth.
  • Serve the crispy vegetable pancakes warm with the Asian sauce drizzled over the top or on the side for dipping.

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetable filling with your favorites or what is in season.
For extra crunch, you can add some chopped nuts or seeds to the batter.
These pancakes can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven before serving for a quick snack.