Zucchini Pancakes

★★★★

Appetizer, Side

Ingredients

1/2 c. all-purpose flour

1/4 c. whole wheat flour

1/4 c. rice flour

1/2 tsp. salt

pinch ground black pepper

3/4 c. very cold water

3 scallions

1 c. grated Korean zucchini

6 tsp. canola oil

Seasoned Soy Sauce:

2 cloves garlic

1 scallion

3 Tbs. soy sauce

1 Tbs. rice vinegar

1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil

1 tbs. toasted sesame seeds

1 1/2 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions

0. Whisk garlic, scallion, soy sauce, oil sesame seeds, chili powder and pepper in a small bowl.

1. Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, rice flour, salt and pepper in a large bowl. mix in water, a little bit at a time, until the misture is the consistency of pancake batter. Add scallions and zucchini; stir to combine.

2. Heat 2 tsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Scoop one-third of the batter, a generous 1/2 c., into the pan and spread into a 6 to 8 " pancake. Cook until golden brown on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the pancake, lower the heat to medium and cook until the other side is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes more.

3. Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Make 2 more pancakes and with the remaining oil and batter, adjusting the heat as needed for even browning and to prevent burning.

4. Cut each pancake into 4 pieces and serve warm with Seasoned Soy Sauce.

Notes

Can substitute many different veggies for the zucchini: red bell pepper, carrot, muschrooms, squash.