South Korea • Pancakes

Gamja Jeon Potato Pancakes

Make gamja jeon potato pancakes at home with measured ingredients and clear, individual cooking steps. An original BestFoodBook home-kitchen adaptation inspired by South Korea's cuisine.

VeganSavory
Prep20 min
Cook15 min
Servings4

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Peel potatoes and grate finely with onion. Put in a sieve over a bowl and let liquid drain for 5 minutes.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Carefully pour away the liquid but keep the white starch settled at the bottom of the bowl.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Mix grated potato and onion with reserved starch and salt.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Heat oil in a frying pan. Spoon mixture into small 10 cm pancakes and flatten thinly.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Fry 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Mix soy sauce, vinegar, spring onion and sesame for a dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested