Super Simple Potato Pancake (Gamjajeon) Recipe
Crispy and Delicious Potato Pancakes – Effortlessly Easy to Make!
Here’s a recipe for delicious potato pancakes that you can easily make at home using flavorful summer potatoes. These pancakes, with their crispy exterior and tender interior, are a beloved dish for all ages. Summer potatoes, in particular, have a wonderful sweetness and texture that truly shines when made into pancakes. This recipe is straightforward and simple to follow, so why not make it a special dish for your dinner tonight!
Main Ingredients- 1 medium potato
- 1/2 medium onion
Batter Seasoning- 1.3 Tbsp all-purpose flour (using Korean pancake mix (buchim garu) will make it even crispier!)
- 2 Tbsp cold water (helps make the batter crispier)
- 2 pinches of salt (enhances the flavor)
- 1.3 Tbsp all-purpose flour (using Korean pancake mix (buchim garu) will make it even crispier!)
- 2 Tbsp cold water (helps make the batter crispier)
- 2 pinches of salt (enhances the flavor)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel the skin off the potatoes and the onion. Potatoes can be quite firm, so be careful not to injure yourself while peeling.
Step 2
Once peeled, thinly julienne the potatoes and onion. Cutting them into fine strips will result in a softer texture and ensure they cook evenly. Using a mandoline slicer can make this process easier and more uniform.
Step 3
Place all the julienned potatoes and onions into a large bowl. Add all the batter seasoning ingredients: flour, cold water, and salt.
Step 4
Gently mix all the ingredients in the bowl with your hands or a spatula until well combined and there are no lumps. Avoid overmixing, as this can release starch from the potatoes and make the batter too watery. Just mix until everything is incorporated.
Step 5
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Spoon dollops of the batter onto the hot pan, shaping them into round, flat pancakes. Cook until one side is golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through. (Tip: For an extra zing, mix 1 Tbsp soy sauce with 1/2 Tbsp vinegar to create a dipping sauce. The ratio of 2:1 soy sauce to vinegar works wonderfully.)
