Bindaetteok Bansang (Mung Bean Pancake Set)

Crisp ground-mung-bean pancakes with a kimchi-free cabbage banchan and a soybean sprout soup. A hearty, fibrous vegan spread.

55 min4 servingsKorean
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Ingredients

  • 250 g Dried mung beans
  • 150 g Bean sprouts
  • 4 Scallions
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 4 tbsp Neutral oil
  • 250 g Cabbage
  • 2 tbsp Toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Gochugaru (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Light soy sauce (optional)
  • 150 g Firm tofu (optional)

Method

  1. Soak the mung beans for an hour, then drain and blend to a coarse batter with the garlic and a little water.
  2. Fold half the sprouts, the scallions, and gochugaru into the batter and fry thick pancakes in the oil until crisp, 12 minutes.
  3. Blanch the shredded cabbage and toss with the sesame oil, seeds, and soy for a quick banchan.
  4. Simmer the remaining sprouts and tofu in water into a light clear soup, 8 minutes.
  5. Serve the pancakes with the cabbage banchan and a bowl of the sprout soup.

About Bindaetteok Bansang (Mung Bean Pancake Set)

Bindaetteok Bansang (Mung Bean Pancake Set) is a Korean lunch or dinner that comes together in about 55 minutes and serves 4.

Bindaetteok Bansang (Mung Bean Pancake Set): frequently asked questions

Is Bindaetteok Bansang (Mung Bean Pancake Set) gluten-free?

As written, no — it contains Light soy sauce. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.

How long does Bindaetteok Bansang (Mung Bean Pancake Set) take to make?

About 55 minutes start to finish, but only around 21 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Bindaetteok Bansang (Mung Bean Pancake Set)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out gochugaru, sesame seeds, light soy sauce — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Bindaetteok Bansang (Mung Bean Pancake Set) make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.