Bindaetteok

Bindaetteok is a savory mung bean pancake which first appeared in a cookbook in the 1670s under the name binjatteok. Originally, it was topped with savory chunks of pork and was mainly enjoyed by the rich, while the plain varieties were reserved for the lower social classes. Next to ground mung beans, modern-day bindaetteok usually employs a wide variety of other ingredients such as cabbage kimchi, sprouts, onions, glutinous rice, or ground pork. Fried in shallow oil, bindaetteok is best eaten fresh when it is still crispy on the exterior. Different varieties of these thick pancakes are usually eaten as a street food item and commonly come with a spicy dipping sauce served on the side.