Korean Potato Pancake Recipe: Indulge In The Rich Flavours Of Korea With This K-Obsessed Dish

Love trying Korean food? Then check out this delicious Korean Potato Pancake recipe that is worth the try and can be a perfect breakfast option for you. 

korean potato pancake recipe

Korean Potato Pancakes, also known as Gamja jeon, are a delicious and savoury side dish that is perfect for any meal. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's made with grated potatoes, green onions, rice flour, and other ingredients, and is typically served as an appetiser or side dish. In this article, we'll share a simple and easy recipe for making Korean Potato Pancakes at home.

It is a popular Korean food and side dish, enjoyed by people of all ages. The name ‘gamja-jeon’ comes from the Korean words ‘gamja’ meaning potato and ‘jeon’ meaning pancake.

There are many variations of gamja-jeon, but the basic ingredients are always the same: potatoes, onions, salt, and potato starch. The potato and onion are grated and then mixed with the other ingredients. The mixture is then formed into small patties and fried in oil until golden brown and crispy.

Gamja-jeon can be served as a snack, side dish, or main course. It is often dipped in soy sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste), or a mixture of both. It can also be enjoyed plain or with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Korean dish, Korean Potato Pancake is a great option. It is sure to become a favourite in your home, check out this easy recipe given below:

How To Make Korean Potato Pancake:

Korean Potato Pancake

1. Wash the potatoes thoroughly, peel them, and boil them for about 10-20 minutes. Grate the potatoes using a box grater. Place the grated potatoes in a clean cheesecloth and squeeze out as much water as possible. (This will help to prevent the pancakes from becoming too soggy)

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the squeezed-out potatoes, chopped green onions, rice flour, minced garlic, grated ginger, potato starch, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.

3. Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, use a spatula to spread the potato mixture into a thin and even layer in the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the remaining batter to make more pancakes.

4. Serve the Korean Potato Pancakes hot with soy sauce and sesame oil for dipping, if desired. You can also serve them with other traditional Korean side dishes like kimchi.

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Crispy Delight: Gamja-jeon, Korea's beloved Potato Pancake recipe
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  • Total Time :30 min
  • Preparation Time : 20 min
  • Cooking Time : 10 min
  • Servings : 4
  • Cooking Level : Medium
  • Course: Main Course
  • Calories: 250
  • Cuisine: Others
  • Author: Alice Mary Topno

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-sized potatoes (about 250g)
  • 2 finely chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup rice flour
  • 1/4 potato starch
  • 2 minced cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Sat to taste

Step

  • Step 1 :

    First, wash, peel, and boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes. Then grate the boiled potatoes and onion into a bowl.

  • Step 2 :

    Add the salt and potato starch, squeezed-out potatoes, rice flour, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, black pepper, and salt to the bowl and mix well.

  • Step 3 :

    Heat up a nonstick pan over medium-high heat.

  • Step 4 :

    Add about 2 tbsp oil to the pan and swirl to coat the bottom.

  • Step 5 :

    Spread the potato mixture evenly and thinly on the pan using a spatula to make the pancake.

  • Step 6 :

    Cook the pancake for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown and crispy.

  • Step 7 :

    Repeat steps 3-4 with the remaining potato mixture.

  • Step 8 :

    Serve the potato pancakes hot with your favourite dipping sauce.