Gamjajeon (Korean Potato Pancake)

12 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Wash and peel two medium-sized potatoes.
  2. 2Grate the potatoes. You can use a blender to make this easier.
  3. 3Strain the potatoes and collect the water underneath.
  4. 4After about 10 minutes, gently pour out the water and you'll be left with just the starch.
  5. 5Add the potatoes back in along with some salt and grated onion (or onion powder). Mix well.
  6. 6Generously oil a hot skillet and pan-fry the potatoes on medium-high heat.
  7. 7Flip them over once the edges start to look crispy and cook the other side.
  8. 8Make a quick dipping sauce with soy sauce, a little vinegar, a little sugar, sliced chilies (or gochugaru), and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-sized potatoes
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon grated onion
  • 1 oil
  • 1 soy sauce
  • 1 vinegar
  • 1 sugar
  • 1 sliced chilies
  • 1 gochugaru
  • 1 sesame seeds

Equipment

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