Korean cuisine: Gamja-chaejeon (Crispy Shredded Potato Pancakes) Recipe

Here's a recipe for Gamja-chaejeon (Crispy Shredded Potato Pancakes), tailored for an international audience:

Gamja-chaejeon (Crispy Shredded Potato Pancakes) Recipe

Gamja-chaejeon is a delicious Korean pancake made with shredded potatoes, offering a crispy texture with a tender interior.

Ingredients:

• 3 medium potatoes
• 1/4 onion (optional)
• A small amount of carrot (optional)
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste (optional)
• Cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
   • Peel and wash the potatoes.
   • Shred the potatoes thinly.
   • Finely shred the onion and carrot (if using).
2. Remove Excess Water:
   • Soak the shredded potatoes in cold water for about 5 minutes to remove excess starch.
   • Squeeze out the water thoroughly.
3. Make the Batter:
   • In a bowl, combine the shredded potatoes, onion, carrot, salt, and pepper (if using).
   • Mix well.
4. Cook the Pancakes:
   • Heat some cooking oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
   • Place a thin layer of the potato mixture onto the skillet.
   • Cook until golden brown and crispy on the bottom.
   • Flip and cook the other side until golden brown and crispy.
5. Serve:
   • Serve the gamja-chaejeon hot with a dipping sauce (soy sauce mixed with vinegar, and optionally, a pinch of chili flakes).

Tips:

• Shred the potatoes thinly for even cooking and crispiness.
• Soaking the potatoes in cold water helps to remove excess starch, resulting in crispier pancakes.
• Cook the pancakes over medium-low heat to prevent burning.
• You can add other ingredients like bacon, ham, or kimchi for variations.
• For the dipping sauce, combine soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, chili flakes, minced green onion, and minced garlic.

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