Tofu And Crab Meat Pancake
Tofu And Crab Meat Pancake is a flavorful Korean dish featuring soft tofu stuffed with savory crab meat, wrapped in aromatic perilla leaves, and fried to golden perfection. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, this easy-to-make recipe offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors for any occasion.

Tofu And Crab Meat Pancake is a delightful Korean dish that combines soft tofu, savory crab meat, and fragrant perilla leaves into a flavorful treat. The tofu is carefully sliced and hollowed out to encase the crab meat, which is wrapped in fresh perilla leaves for an added aromatic layer. Each piece is coated in a light Korean pancake batter, fried to golden perfection, and finished with an egg coating for a crispy, flavorful crust. This dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with textures and flavors, making it an excellent choice for a side dish or appetizer. Perfect for gatherings or as a unique addition to your meal!
Ingredients
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 15g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Sugar: 1g
- Carbohydrate: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Directions
1. Step
Cut the tofu into 6 equal pieces, resulting in 7 pieces total.
2. Step
Place the tofu pieces on two layers of tissue paper, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let them sit for a while.
3. Step
Trim the crab meat to fit inside the tofu pieces. Fold both sides of a perilla leaf over the crab meat, then roll it up tightly. Repeat for all pieces.
4. Step
Trim the crab meat to fit inside the tofu pieces. Fold both sides of a perilla leaf over the crab meat, then roll it up tightly. Repeat for all pieces.
5. Step
Press the tofu lightly with your hands using a tissue paper on top. Cut the tofu to match the size of the crab meat and repeat the rolling process.
6. Step
Pour the Korean pancake mix into a bowl. Coat each tofu piece with the mix using your hands. Then, coat the rolled crab meat similarly, one by one.
7. Step
Crack the egg into a bowl, add a pinch of salt, and beat well. Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the tofu pieces until golden brown, turning them over with a spoon to ensure even cooking. Dip the rolled crab meat into the egg mixture, place it on top of the tofu, and fry together briefly. Turn it over as needed to cook evenly.
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