Chewy Potato Pancakes (Gamjajeon) – No Flour Recipe
The Ultimate Chewy Gamjajeon Made Only with Potatoes – Super Simple Recipe by Chef Baek
Craving delicious pancakes but want to avoid flour? Introducing the wonderfully chewy Gamjajeon, made solely with potatoes, a recipe inspired by Chef Baek. Enjoy the pure potato flavor and satisfying texture!
Pancake Ingredients
- 3 potatoes (medium-sized)
- 1 pinch of salt (enhances flavor)
- Cooking oil (generous amount needed)
Simple Soy Dipping Sauce
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp vinegar (adds a refreshing tang)
- A little chopped Cheongyang chili pepper (optional, for a spicy kick)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp vinegar (adds a refreshing tang)
- A little chopped Cheongyang chili pepper (optional, for a spicy kick)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel the 3 potatoes and cut them into pieces that are easy to blend in a mixer. This ensures they get ground smoothly.
Step 2
Place the cut potatoes into the blender. Add water until the potatoes are about 1/3 submerged, then blend until very smooth. It’s important to achieve a fine purée with no lumps.
Step 3
Pour the blended potato mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to strain out the liquid. You don’t need to press down too hard.
Step 4
You’ll notice a clear liquid draining out. Do not discard this liquid! Let the mixture sit for a moment. The potato starch will settle at the bottom. Once settled, gently pour off the clear liquid from the top, leaving the starch behind.
Step 5
After carefully pouring off the water, you’ll see a layer of white potato starch remaining at the bottom, beneath the strained potato purée. This starch is the secret to the chewy texture of your Gamjajeon.
Step 6
Add the strained potato purée back into the bowl with the settled potato starch. Mix them together well. This technique is a key point in Chef Baek’s Gamjajeon recipe! Ensure the starch and purée are thoroughly combined.
Step 7
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Ladle portions of the batter onto the hot pan, forming small, manageable pancakes. Making them slightly smaller makes them easier to flip. Once golden brown on one side, carefully flip and cook the other side until golden and crispy. (Optional: You can garnish with thinly sliced red or green chili peppers before serving for added color and flavor.)
Step 8
Let’s prepare a simple dipping sauce for your Gamjajeon. In a small bowl, combine 3 Tbsp of soy sauce and 1/2 Tbsp of vinegar. If you like it spicy, add a little finely chopped Cheongyang chili pepper and mix well.
Step 9
Your wonderfully chewy Gamjajeon, made with just potatoes and no flour, inspired by Chef Baek, is now ready! It’s best enjoyed warm.
Step 10
Taking a bite, wow! It’s incredibly chewy and has a rich, savory flavor. Because it’s made only with potatoes, it tastes very wholesome, and without flour, it feels light and easy on the stomach. This is a dish everyone will surely love!
