Crispy Shredded Potato Pancake (Gamjajaeon)
Crispy Shredded Potato Pancake (Gamjajaeon)
How to Make a Crispy Gamjajaeon: The Ultimate Rainy Day Treat
Let’s make a wonderfully crispy and chewy shredded potato pancake! This recipe uses simple ingredients and is perfect for a quick snack or a delicious side dish. Enjoy the delightful texture and savory flavor.
Ingredients- 4 medium potatoes
- 1/3 cup pancake mix (buchim garu)
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 2 Cheongyang peppers (optional, for a spicy kick)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
On a rainy day, there’s nothing quite like a hot, delicious pancake! Today, we’re making the ultimate crispy and chewy shredded potato pancake, or ‘Gamjajaeon’. Thinly shredded potatoes are pan-fried to a perfect crisp. It’s a simple yet impressive recipe, so let’s get started!
Step 2
Julienne the potatoes as thinly as possible. Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife will make this process much easier and quicker. The thinner the shreds, the crispier your pancake will be.
Step 3
See how simple the ingredients are? First, wash the potatoes and peel them. Then, julienne them as thinly as you can, as described above, and place them in a bowl. Unlike making stir-fried potatoes where you rinse off the starch, for this recipe, we want to keep the potato’s natural starch and savory flavor. So, do not rinse them with water; proceed directly to mixing the batter.
Step 4
To the bowl of shredded potatoes, add the pancake mix, sugar, salt, and pepper. Adding a touch of sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the potatoes and adds a delicious depth of flavor. If you like a spicy touch, finely chop the Cheongyang peppers and add them now.
Step 5
Add water gradually, mixing until you achieve the right consistency. Be careful not to add too much water, as the potatoes already contain moisture. The batter should coat the potato shreds without being too runny, just enough to bind them together.
Step 6
Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Spread the potato mixture thinly onto the hot pan. Cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides. You can tilt the pan and spoon some hot oil over the pancake as it cooks to encourage extra crispiness. Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning.
Step 7
And there you have it – a perfectly golden and crispy shredded potato pancake! Gamjajaeon is best enjoyed fresh off the pan. Dip these crispy delights into a simple soy-based dipping sauce for an absolutely wonderful treat. Enjoy your delicious homemade pancake!
