Ingredients

  • 4 ounces shelled and deveined medium shrimp
  • 4 ounces cleaned small squidtentacles halved, bodies sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rings
  • 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Canola oil, for frying
  • Toasted sesame oil, for frying
  • 1 cup kimchi, drained and chopped

Method

  • In a medium saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the shrimp until almost white throughout, 2 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a bowl of ice water.
  • Add the calamari to the saucepan and cook until white, 30 seconds; drain and transfer to the ice water.
  • Drain the seafood and pat dry; cut the shrimp into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • In a bowl, whisk the flour with the salt, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Add the milk and eggs; whisk until smooth.
  • Fold in the seafood.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon each of the canola and sesame oils.
  • For each flapjack, ladle 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet, leaving space between them.
  • Scatter some kimchi on top, pressing gently, and cook over moderate heat until bubbles start to appear on the surface and the edges are golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Flip the flapjacks, add another tablespoon of canola oil to the skillet and cook until golden and crisp on the bottom, about 3 minutes longer.
  • Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.