Korean Potato Pancake (Gamjajeon)
Korean Potato Pancakes is a one-ingredient appetizer or snack that you will definitely love. It’s simple and only requires time and love to make it perfectly!
Servings: 1 person
Equipment
- Korean Grater, Grater, Blender, or Food Processor
- Strainer
- 2 Bowls
- Nonstick Pan
- Big Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pc Potato
- 2 tbsp Vegetable or Canola Oil For frying
- 1 tbsp Cold Butter
- Salt and Pepper To taste
Instructions
- Peel the potato and grate it with a Korean grater, mid-size grater, or blender/food processor.
- Strain the grated potatoes for a couple of minutes.
- Set aside the strained water and wait for a couple of minutes until the water and the starch from the potato has separated. Carefully throw away the water while leaving starch.
- Combine the potato and potato starch, season with salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly.
- Heat your nonstick pan with two tablespoons of oil.
- When pan is heated, lay all the potatoes flat and even (You have 15 seconds to do this).
- Let the potatoes cook and brown on one side while making sure it doesn’t stick to the pan. After a couple of minutes flip the potatoes.
- While cooking the other side of the potatoes, add more oil or spread a knob of butter around the edges to help the potatoes crisp up.
- Flip as needed until crispy on both sides.
- Serve and enjoy!