How to make "Cheese, Green Onion & Chive Chijimi"

How to make "Cheese, Green Onion & Chive Chijimi"

Quick & Easy Cheese, Green Onion & Chive Pancake (Chijimi Style)

A simple, crispy Japanese-style savory pancake made with dried green onions, fresh garlic chives, and plenty of melted cheese. Perfect for a snack, appetizer, or light meal—and ready in just a few minutes.

Featured Ingredient
Dried Japanese Green Onions

Green Onions from Kyushu – Hot-Air Dried Vegetable
by Kira Foods Co. (0.36 oz / 10 g)

These dried green onions are made from farm-fresh vegetables grown in Kyushu, Japan. Hot-air drying preserves flavor and nutrients without additives. Pre-cut and ready to use—no prep, no waste.

Soy Sauce Used

Premium Tamari Soy Sauce (Whole Soybeans, Wooden-Barrel Brewed, Mie)
by Isegura (6.76 fl oz / 200 ml) – Coming soon

Slow-aged in traditional wooden barrels and made with whole Japanese soybeans for a rich, deep aroma.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

・Made with real Japanese dried vegetables

・No rehydration needed—add dried green onions directly into the batter

・Crisp edges, chewy center

・Cheese adds rich flavor and texture

・Quick, simple, and great for busy days

・Ideal for snacks, sides, or a light lunch

Ingredients (Serves 2)

Vegetables & Batter

・Garlic chives: 1/2 bunch (about 1.8 oz / 50 g), cut into 2-inch pieces

・Dried green onions: 2–3 tbsp, added directly without soaking

・Shredded cheese: about 1 cup, as desired

A – Batter Base

・All-purpose flour: 8 tbsp

・Potato starch: 6 tbsp

・Chicken bouillon powder: 1/2 tbsp

・Water: 2/3 cup (150 ml)

Oil

・Sesame oil: 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp

B – Dipping Sauce

・Tamari soy sauce: 1 tbsp

・Sugar: 1 tsp

・Sesame oil: 1 tsp

・Vinegar: 1–1.5 tsp

・Toasted sesame seeds: a pinch

・Chili oil: a little, optional

How to Make Cheese, Green Onion & Chive Pancake

  1. Trim the root ends of the garlic chives and cut them into 2-inch pieces. For better texture, finely chop the thicker root-side portions.

  2. In a large bowl, combine A (flour, potato starch, chicken bouillon) and whisk lightly.

  3. Add the water and mix until smooth.

  4. Add the garlic chives and the dried green onions (no rehydration needed). Mix gently with chopsticks.

  5. Add the shredded cheese and fold lightly into the batter.

  6. Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
    Pour the batter into the pan and spread it into a flat, round pancake.


  7. Cook until the bottom becomes crispy and golden brown, about 4 minutes.

  8. While cooking, mix all B ingredients in a small bowl to make the dipping sauce.

  9. Flip the pancake, then pour 2 tbsp sesame oil around the edge of the pan.

  10. Continue cooking over medium to medium-low heat until the second side is golden, crisp, and melting cheese.

  11. Cut into bite-size pieces, plate, and serve with the dipping sauce.

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