World Flavors Cookbook

Bindae-tteok (Mung Bean Pancake)

A thick and savory pancake made from ground mung beans, sprouts, and meat, a classic street food item from traditional markets.

Cuisine: South Korea

Ingredients

• 2 cups peeled mung beans, soaked
• 100g ground pork
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 cup kimchi, chopped
• Green onion, garlic, ginger
• Salt, pepper, oil

Instructions

1. Blend soaked mung beans with a little water until slightly grainy.
2. Mix with pork, sprouts, kimchi, and seasonings.
3. Fry thick pancakes in generous oil until very crispy on the outside.
4. Serve hot with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce.