Beautifully Pan-Fried Potato Pancakes (Gamja-jeon)
Effortless & Creamy Potato Pancakes Made with a Blender
Discover how to make perfectly creamy and delicious potato pancakes (Gamja-jeon) easily using a blender, no grating required! This simple method yields fantastic results.
Main Ingredients- 2 large potatoes
- 1/2 onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Peel the potatoes and cut them into rough chunks. Slice the onion similarly. Place both the potatoes and onion in a blender and process until smooth. While potatoes alone might not blend well, the moisture from the onion helps create a smooth batter. Blending with onion also perfectly prevents the potatoes from oxidizing and turning brown, keeping your pancakes beautifully pale.
Step 2
Finely chop the chives. If you’re using wild chives (dallae) instead, prepare them by gently pressing the thicker root parts with the back of a knife or a spatula to mash them slightly, then chop them finely. The unique aroma of wild chives can enhance the flavor of the potato pancakes.
Step 3
In a bowl, combine the blended potato-onion mixture with the chopped chives (or wild chives), thinly sliced squid, salt, and flour. Mix everything thoroughly until well incorporated. Remember, using only a small amount of salt is key to preserving the delicate, natural flavor of the potatoes.
Step 4
Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, spoon portions of the batter onto the pan, shaping them into flat, round pancakes. Cook until golden brown on one side, then carefully flip and cook the other side until golden and crispy.
Step 5
Your delicious potato pancakes are ready! Gamja-jeon is best enjoyed with a savory dipping sauce. To make it, mix soy sauce with sesame oil, a pinch of chili powder, and finely chopped green onions or wild chives. Serve the warm, crispy potato pancakes with this delightful dipping sauce for a truly satisfying meal!
