Crispy and Delicious Potato Pancake (Gamja-chae-jeon)
Seasonal Potato Pancake Recipe by Paik Jong Won: A Perfect Late-Night Snack or Appetizer
Let’s make a crispy on the outside, tender on the inside potato pancake! This simple yet delicious recipe, inspired by Paik Jong Won’s ‘Baekpa’s Kitchen,’ uses easy-to-find ingredients and is perfect as a snack, late-night treat, or accompaniment to drinks.
Main Ingredients
- 7 Potatoes (medium-sized)
- 2 Tbsp Pancake Mix (Buchim Garu)
- 3 Korean Green Chilies (Cheongyang)
- 1 cup Water (approx. 200ml)
- 1 tsp Salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Today, we’re making the ultimate crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside potato pancake, affectionately known as ‘Gamja-chae-jeon’. This recipe is incredibly easy to follow, even for beginners, and the taste is simply superb, sure to elevate your meal. It’s especially perfect as a late-night snack or an accompaniment to drinks, so let’s get started right away!
Step 2
First, prepare your potatoes. Wash them thoroughly, then julienne them as thinly as possible. Using a mandoline slicer can help you achieve uniform thinness, which makes the pancake crispier. In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced potatoes with 2 tablespoons of pancake mix, 3 finely chopped Korean green chilies, 1 cup of water, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix everything well using chopsticks or a spatula until just combined. The batter shouldn’t be too watery; it should be just enough to bind the potato strands together.
Step 3
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Ladle a portion of the potato mixture into the pan and spread it out thinly and evenly. Cooking over medium-low heat is key to ensuring the pancake cooks through without burning and achieves a wonderful crispiness. Once one side is golden brown, flip it over and cook the other side until it’s also golden brown. Flipping and cooking thoroughly on both sides will result in a more delicious pancake.
Step 4
Once both sides are beautifully golden brown, transfer the potato pancake to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Serve it warm for the best experience – the exterior will be wonderfully crisp, and the interior will showcase the natural sweetness and savory flavor of the potatoes. The addition of spicy green chilies cuts through any richness, making it a fantastic snack or a delightful partner for your favorite beverage. Enjoy your delicious creation!
