World Flavors Cookbook

Gamja-jeon (Potato Pancake)

A simple and comforting pancake made from 100% grated potatoes, resulting in a unique chewy-crispy texture.

Cuisine: South Korea

Ingredients

• 2 large potatoes
• Pinch of salt
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Grate potatoes and squeeze out excess liquid.
2. Let the liquid sit, then discard the water, keeping the settled starch.
3. Mix grated potato with the starch and salt.
4. Fry in a hot pan until golden and crispy.