Gamjajeon or gamja jeon is a variety of Korean savory pancake (jeon) made with grated or ground potatoes. It’s a humble dish that can simply be made with potatoes or sometimes with other vegetable additions. These crispy, chewy potato pancakes are great as a snack or an appetizer.

Level: Easy             Time: 60 min           Servings: 16

Ingredients

1/4 medium onion - optional 

1-1/2 pounds potatoes (2 large or 3 medium)

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 ounces garlic chives - Optional

Oil for pan frying

Dipping Sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon vinegar

1 tablespoon water

1/2 teaspoon sugar

Pinch of black pepper

Directions

1.Grate the potatoes and onion separately. Do not throw the water that came out from potatoes.

2.Let the potato water sit for a while to separate the starch.

3.Mix the grated onion and potatoes together. 

4.Carefully pour out the water, saving the starch. 

5.Add the starch and salt to the grated potato along with the optional garlic chives. Mix well.

6.Heat a pan with two tablespoons of oil over medium heat.

7.Add the batter, and spread it evenly into a round shape. (You can make smaller pancakes if you like). 

8.Reduce the heat to medium to medium low, and cook until the bottom is light golden brown on each side. 

9.Repeat the process with the remaining batter. 

10.For the sauce, mix all the ingredients together.

11.Serve hot with a dipping sauce.