Cha Seung-won’s Crispy and Moist Potato Pancake (Gamja-jeon)
Celebrity Chef Cha Seung-won’s Easy Potato Pancake Recipe ★
This highly acclaimed potato pancake recipe, as demonstrated by celebrity chef Cha Seung-won, is a true crowd-pleaser! It boasts a perfect balance of a crispy exterior and a tender, moist interior. Guests rave about it, making it a must-try for anyone visiting. This recipe, featured on ‘All Recipes of the World, Man-gae Recipe,’ is easy to follow and will elevate your home cooking. Get ready to impress with this sensational Gamja-jeon!
For the Potato Pancake- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 1 Tbsp potato starch
- 1 paper cup (approx. 180ml) pancake mix (buchim garu)
- A pinch of salt
For the Dipping Sauce- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (ganjang)
- 1/2 Tbsp vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp minced green onion
- 1/3 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds
- A little water (for consistency)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (ganjang)
- 1/2 Tbsp vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp minced green onion
- 1/3 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds
- A little water (for consistency)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by peeling the potatoes. Chop them roughly. Peel and also roughly chop the onion. Chopping them coarsely will give the pancake a better texture.
Step 2
Place the roughly chopped potatoes and onion into a blender or food processor. Add 1/3 cup of water and blend until smooth but not too watery. Ensure the flavors of the potato and onion are well combined.
Step 3
To the blended potato mixture, add 1 tablespoon of potato starch and a pinch of salt for seasoning. Gradually add the pancake mix (buchim garu), stirring until you achieve a thick batter consistency. The batter should flow slowly off a spoon; if it’s too thin, the pancake might tear, and if it’s too thick, it can become dense. Adjust with a little more pancake mix or water if needed.
Step 4
Heat a frying pan generously with cooking oil (like grapeseed oil) over medium-low heat. Ladle about one scoop of batter into the pan, spreading it thinly. Fry on both sides until golden brown and crispy. You’ll know it’s ready when the surface is nicely browned and the edges are crisp.
Step 5
While the pancake is cooking, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon of minced green onion, 1/3 tablespoon of red pepper flakes, 1/2 tablespoon of sesame seeds, and a little water to adjust the consistency. Mix well. You can add a touch of sugar if you prefer a sweeter sauce.
