Kimchi Fritters with Soy Dipping Sauce

Name: Kimchi Fritters with Soy Dipping Sauce
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup thinly sliced scallions; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper powder) or crushed red pepper flakes; 4 ounces ground pork (about 1/3 cup); 2 teaspoons finely grated garlic, divided; 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 1/2 cups dried peeled split yellow mung beans, soaked for 3 hours or up to overnight; 1 1/2 cups (packed) chopped cabbage kimchi (12 ounces), excess liquid squeezed out; 1 red or green Thai chile, thinly sliced; Kosher salt; 4 tablespoons (about) vegetable oil, divided; Pickled Pears; Ingredient info: Split yellow mung beans are sold at some supermarkets, at Indian and Asian markets, and at amazon.com. Kimchi is sold at some supermarkets, at Korean markets, and at arirangkimchee.com.