Description
Delight in crispy and cheesy Korean Potato Cheese Pancakes, known as Gamjajeon, featuring shredded russet potatoes combined with cheddar cheese, scallions, and flavorful seasonings, pan-fried to golden perfection for a savory snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture
- 5 medium russet potatoes, peeled
- 3–4 green scallions, finely chopped
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 large eggs
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings
- 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
Cooking
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Grate the peeled russet potatoes using a fine grater. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much excess water as possible to ensure crisp pancakes.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes with the finely chopped scallions, minced garlic, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and eggs. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add Cheese: Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and white sesame seeds into the potato mixture. The cheese will melt during cooking to create a gooey center.
- Heat the Pan: Place a large skillet or frying pan on medium heat and add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom for shallow frying.
- Form and Fry Pancakes: Using a spoon, drop portions of the potato mixture into the hot oil. Flatten each portion slightly to form a round pancake approximately 3-4 inches in diameter.
- Cook Until Golden: Fry the pancakes on each side for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip using a spatula to avoid breaking the delicate pancakes.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve warm as a savory snack or side dish with dipping sauce if desired.
Notes
- Ensure to squeeze out as much moisture from grated potatoes as possible to prevent soggy pancakes.
- Adjust salt and soy sauce according to taste preference.
- Use vegetable oil with a high smoke point like canola or sunflower oil for optimal frying.
- These pancakes are best served immediately to enjoy their crispiness.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with mozzarella for a different melty texture.
Keywords: Korean potato pancakes, Gamjajeon, potato cheese pancakes, crispy potato pancakes, Korean snacks, savory pancakes