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Korean Cheese Potato Pancakes

Korean Cheese Potato Pancakes

Delicious Korean Cheese Potato Pancakes, also known as gamja-jeon, are made with potatoes and gooey cheese, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Korean
Servings 5 pieces
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Pan

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 large russet potato (about 400g)
  • to taste salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar add more depending on taste
  • ¼ cup cornstarch (about 34g)
  • to taste mozzarella cheese (small cubes or shredded)
  • as needed oil with a high smoke point for shallow frying

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Prepare a large pot of boiling water and salt it well.
  • Peel and dice your potatoes into 1 inch cubes, then boil for about 12 minutes until soft and able to be easily pierced with a fork. Drain the water and let it sit back in the pot for 30 seconds to help remove more water, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
  • Add the sugar and cornstarch, then mix well. It should have a similar consistency to dense mashed potatoes with few lumps.
  • Separate the potato mix into fifths (80g each) and roll each piece into balls. Flatten each ball, then add a small handful of cheese (10g) and close it so the cheese stays in the middle. Roll it into a ball again and flatten it, then roll the edges with your hands to give it a smoother shape.
  • Add a generous amount of oil to a pan so that it covers the pan entirely. When the oil is hot enough, add the potatoes and cook on medium high for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. It is ready to be flipped when it turns golden brown.

Notes

Serve with a flavorful sweet or savory dipping sauce & enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cheese pancakes, fried snacks, gamja-jeon, Korean Cheese Potato Pancakes, potato pancakes, vegetarian snacks
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