Description
These Korean Potato and Cheese Pancakes, also known as Gamjajeon, are crispy, savory, and packed with cheesy goodness. Made with grated potatoes and cheese, these pancakes are crispy on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish for any meal, these pancakes are a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or your favorite melting cheese)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup flour (or potato flour for a gluten-free version)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for dipping, optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Grate the potatoes using a box grater or food processor. Once grated, place the potatoes in a clean towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out excess moisture. This will help the pancakes crisp up.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped green onions, flour, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well to form a thick batter.
- Fry the pancakes: Heat the vegetable oil (and sesame oil, if using) in a frying pan over medium heat. Scoop a spoonful of the potato mixture and form it into a small patty. Place the patty into the pan and flatten it gently with a spatula.
- Cook until golden: Fry the pancakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Continue to cook in batches, adding more oil as needed.
- Serve: Once all the pancakes are cooked, serve them hot with a drizzle of soy sauce or a sprinkle of sesame seeds for garnish.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, you can add finely chopped vegetables such as carrots or bell peppers to the batter.
- These pancakes are best served immediately while they are crispy, but they can also be reheated in a pan to maintain their texture.
- You can also try adding a small amount of gochujang (Korean chili paste) to the batter for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Korean, Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg