Name: Korean Pancakes
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 2 3/4 hr (includes soaking mung beans)
Yield: Makes 4 main-course or 8 side-dish servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar (not seasoned); 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted; 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil; 1 cup dried peeled (yellow) mung beans*; 2 medium carrots; 1 bunch scallions (white and pale green parts only); 1 (5-inch) fresh red chile, thinly sliced crosswise (2 tablespoons), including seeds; 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves); 1 cup water; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; a Japanese Benriner** or other adjustable-blade slicer

Korean PancakesSang An

There are many kinds of Korean pancakes, but bindaedok, made with yellow mung beans and whipped eggs, have a light, airy texture. They are very versatile, and work well as an hors d'oeuvre, side dish, or vegetarian main course.

Cooks' note:

Mung beans can be soaked up to 12 hours. *Available at Asian markets. **Available at cookware shops and Uwajimaya (800-889-1928).

Recipe notes

Pasta Carbonara With Pancetta

This classic carbonara traps crispy pancetta and all that silky sauce in big tubes of rigatoni.

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

Crème Anglaise

The silky French vanilla sauce that goes with everything.

Ranch Dressing

Your new house dressing: creamy, herby, and dangerously dippable.

Creamy Fondue Beans

All the cozy vibes of the classic gooey-cheesy dish, made into a 20-minute meal.

Fish Stock

This flavorful fish stock is your secret weapon for bouillabaisse, shrimp risotto, clam chowder, and more.

Classic French Bouillabaisse With Rouille

This flexible recipe is all you need to bring this iconic Provençal seafood stew to your table.

Rouille

This piquant French sauce comes together in the blender in just five minutes.