Korean Kimchi Pancakes

Appetizers are a key part of American cuisine, and they are equally, if not more important, in Korean cuisine. The great thing about these pancakes, known as kimchi jun in Korean, is that the dish may be served as a hearty snack, an appetizer, or a side dish to any Korean meal or Asian meal generally. 

And if you ever have leftover kimchi, which is likely if you live in a Korean or Korean-American household, then this dish is very easy to make. As with most Korean recipes and dishes, you can tweak kimchi pancakes to your own tastes with the addition of other vegetables, meat, or seafood. So, if you have the typical American or Western palate and don't like your food very spicy, then season the dish accordingly. If you love spicy food, then use generous amounts of seasoning. 

Kimchi is made of fermented vegetables, such as napa cabbage and daikon radish. Just remember that if you are going to be using the ready-made batter for the dish, available at Korean and other Asian grocery stores, it's important not to ignore the directions in the note at the bottom of the recipe.