Crispy and Chewy Potato Pancake (Gamjachaejeon)
Crispy and Chewy Potato Pancake (Gamjachaejeon)
Seasonal Potato Pancake Recipe: Perfect for Late-Night Snacks – Baepacker Style Potato Pancake Batter
Let’s make a crispy and delicious seasonal potato pancake that’s perfect for any occasion.
Main Ingredients- 6 Potatoes
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 Tbsp Pancake Mix (Buchim Garu)
- 4 Cheongyang Peppers (optional, for spiciness)
- 1/3 cup Water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, we’re going to make a beloved ‘Gamjachaejeon’ using fresh, seasonal potatoes. Its crispy exterior and chewy interior make it a fantastic late-night snack or a simple side dish.
Step 2
First, prepare 6 potatoes. The key to a great Gamjachaejeon is thinly sliced potatoes. Use a knife or a mandoline slicer to cut the potatoes into the thinnest, finest shreds possible. Importantly, do not rinse the shredded potatoes in water to remove the starch. Keeping the starch helps the batter become chewier and gives the finished pancake a much better texture.
Step 3
Now, let’s mix the batter. In a mixing bowl, add the thinly shredded potatoes. Then, add 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of pancake mix. If you enjoy a bit of spice, finely chop 4 Cheongyang peppers (seeds removed) and add them to the mix. Finally, pour in 1/3 cup of water and gently mix everything together until the potato shreds are well coated with the dry ingredients. Be careful not to overmix; just combine until everything is incorporated.
Step 4
Time to cook and make it delicious! Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Spoon portions of the batter onto the hot pan and spread them thinly into round shapes. Once the bottom side is golden brown and crispy, carefully flip the pancake and cook the other side until it’s also golden brown and crispy. Flipping back and forth to ensure even crispiness is the secret!
Step 5
Ta-da! And just like that, your delicious Gamjachaejeon, crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, is ready. It tastes best when served hot off the pan! Enjoy your amazing creation.
