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Bingtteok

빙떡 · Jeju buckwheat crêpes rolled around softly seasoned radish

Bingtteok (빙떡) comes from Jeju island, where volcanic soil grew buckwheat and radish better than rice. Thin, almost translucent buckwheat crêpes are rolled around a filling of blanched radish seasoned only with salt, sesame and spring onion. The flavour is gentle and nutty, and it was traditionally brought to funerals, weddings and village gatherings, sometimes with a cup of makgeolli. Today you find it at Jeju's Dongmun and Seogwipo markets beside more fiery snacks. Chef's tip: pour a little batter and swirl the pan fast, or spread it with the back of a ladle; bingtteok crêpes should be so thin you can almost see through them.
Total time
40 min
Difficulty
easy
Serves
3
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Ingredients

Serves3

For the filling

For the crêpes

Method

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  1. Step 1: Whisk 4 oz buckwheat flour, 1 cup water and ¼ tsp salt until smooth and runny, like single cream. Leave to rest for 10 minutes while you make the filling.

    10 min
  2. Step 2: Bring a pan of water to the boil, add 1 ⅛ lb Korean radish (mu) or daikon and cook for 2–3 minutes until it bends but still has some crunch. Drain, cool under cold water and squeeze out as much water as you can.

    3 min
  3. Step 3: Mix the radish with ¾ tsp salt, 2 spring onions, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil and 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds. It should taste mildly salty and nutty.

  4. Step 4: Heat a large non-stick pan over a medium heat and wipe with a little 2 tbsp neutral oil. Pour in about 3 tablespoons of batter and tilt quickly to spread it into an 18–20 cm round.

  5. Step 5: Cook for 1–1½ minutes, until the edge lifts and the surface turns from glossy to matt and dry. Don't let it brown. Flip and cook for 20 seconds more.

    2 min
  6. Step 6: Slide it onto a board, lay a line of filling along one edge, fold in the sides if you like, and roll up. Repeat with the rest of the batter, stirring it each time as buckwheat settles. A common mistake is a pan that is too hot, which makes the crêpes brittle so they crack when rolled.

    18 min
  7. Step 7: Cut each roll in half and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
230 kcal
Protein
6 g
Carbs
34 g
Fat
9 g
Fibre
6 g

Nutrition values are estimates.

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Recipe by

KrazyBadal

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Good to know

How long does bingtteok take?
About 40 minutes in total: 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
How many people does it serve?
3 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
Is it vegan?
Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
What can I use instead of spring onions?
Chives, or a little finely sliced onion.
What can I use instead of toasted sesame oil?
Toasted sesame seeds ground with a little vegetable oil.

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