How is a Dongnae-style green onion pancake cooked? It is made with a combination of vegetables and fresh seafood.

The Dongnae-style green onion pancake was served in the king’s table in the past. It had become a popular dish when it was introduced at the Dongnae Market, which is the largest traditional market in the Yeongnam area (southeastern Korea). This fantastic combination of chives, rice flour, and seafood has become the public’s preferred snack, thanks to the Dongnae Market. Gijang chives, which are short and thin because of Gijang’s sea breezes, are famous for its rich scent and sweet taste. In addition, Busanpo Port provides various fresh seafood every day. Whenever the market is open, Dongnae-style green onion pancake attracts visitors with its savory scent. That’s why the Dongnae-style green onion pancake has become a popular dish in the country because of word of mouth.

Let’s study how to cook a Dongnae-style green onion pancake! First, put oil a large grill pan and arrange the chives in a row. On top of that, place the prepared seafood, such as oyster, shrimp, clam, etc. Then, lay the chives evenly again opposite the first layer of scallions.

Then, on top of the ingredients on the pan, pour the dough made with mixed sticky and normal rice powder, water, and a little bit of red chili pepper powder. You can also add more dough later to cook the seafood properly. When the pancake is half-cooked, it’s time to turn it over in one go. Because it’s thick, you better succeed the first time. The process requires a little bit of skill and knowledge. Lastly, break an egg on top of the pancake and cover it until it is cooked. When the egg’s cooked, you can enjoy the pancake!

The Dongnae-style green onion pancake is a famous snack for its crunchy surface and soft texture inside. The final step of cooking the pancake is making its texture is soft by covering it with the lid. Another unusual point of this pancake is its dipping sauce. Usually, people eat the green onion pancake with soy sauce, but the Dongnae-style green onion pancake is served with red chili pepper paste with vinegar to highlight its seafood ingredients properly.

Before, it was only cooked for the king, but now, the Dongnae-style green onion pancake has become a popular local delicacy. This warm-hearted snack sold by an old lady at the Dongnae traditional market is a representative food of Dongnae with its soft texture and savory taste.
Accompanied by a cup of makgeolli (rice wine), you can fully enjoy the Dongnae-style green onion pancake during your trip to Busan.