Crispy and Savory Shrimp Potato Pancakes
Crispy and Savory Shrimp Potato Pancakes
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Learn how to easily make delicious potato pancakes that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, by utilizing the starch from ground potatoes along with a little extra flour. Enjoy these special potato pancakes enhanced with the flavor of shrimp, made right in your own home!
Potato Pancake Batter Ingredients- 4 potatoes
- 6 frozen shrimp (thawed)
- 2 Tbsp potato starch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp minced scallions
- Sesame oil, for cooking
Dipping Sauce Ingredients- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 1/2 red chili pepper (seeds removed, finely minced)
- 1/2 green chili pepper (seeds removed, finely minced)
- 1 tsp plum extract
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 1/2 red chili pepper (seeds removed, finely minced)
- 1/2 green chili pepper (seeds removed, finely minced)
- 1 tsp plum extract
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Peel the potatoes and cut them into small pieces so they blend easily. Place them in a blender and process until the potatoes are completely smooth and have no lumps.
Step 2
Check that the potatoes are blended into a very smooth consistency without any chunks. This smoothness is key to achieving tender potato pancakes.
Step 3
Pour the smoothly blended potatoes into a fine-mesh sieve or a cheesecloth to drain excess liquid. It’s important not to squeeze out all the moisture; a little bit of moisture remaining will ensure the finished pancakes are moist rather than dry and crumbly.
Step 4
Transfer the drained potatoes to a separate mixing bowl for now. Do not discard the liquid from the potatoes. Let it sit for about 10 minutes, allowing the starch to settle at the bottom. We will use this settled starch later. Do not throw it away!
Step 5
After about 10 minutes, you’ll see the potato starch has settled at the bottom of the liquid, appearing as a white layer. Carefully pour off the clear water from the top, leaving behind the rich starch. The amount of starch will vary depending on the potatoes used. It’s best to wait at least 10 minutes for the starch to fully settle.
Step 6
Combine the collected settled starch with the drained potatoes in the mixing bowl. While you could cook them as is, adding a little extra potato starch will help bind the batter and improve its consistency, making it easier to form.
Step 7
Add the extra potato starch and salt to the mixture. Stir everything together thoroughly until well combined. This step ensures that even beginners can easily make beautifully shaped potato pancakes. While a dipping sauce is delicious, a slight seasoning in the batter itself enhances the natural savory flavor of the potatoes.
Step 8
Heat a pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Spoon the potato pancake batter into the hot pan, forming round pancakes of your desired size. Arrange the thawed frozen shrimp and finely chopped scallions attractively on top of each pancake.
Step 9
Once the bottom of the pancake is golden brown and the edges start to lift slightly, it’s time to flip. Gently shake the pan; if the pancake moves smoothly, it’s ready to be flipped without losing its shape. After flipping, gently press down to ensure the shrimp are fully cooked. Be careful not to press too hard, as this can cause the pancake to break apart. Cook the other side until golden brown, and your delicious potato pancakes are ready!
Step 10
Congratulations! Your incredibly savory and delicious homemade potato pancakes are complete. To make the dipping sauce, finely mince the red and green chili peppers after removing the seeds. Then, combine them with chopped green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, vinegar, and plum extract in a bowl, mixing well. This creates a wonderfully tangy, spicy, and flavorful dipping sauce.
