Korean
Korean - Jeon and Pancakes
Gamja Jeon
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled
- • 1/2 small onion
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
- • 2 tbsp potato starch
- • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- • 2 tbsp soy sauce with 1 tsp rice vinegar, for dipping
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Grate the potatoes and onion finely on a box grater.
2
Phase 2
Let the gratings sit 5 minutes, then pour off most of the separated liquid, keeping the settled starch.
3
Phase 3
Stir in the salt, chili, and potato starch to bind the batter.
4
Phase 4
Drop spoonfuls into hot oil and flatten into small rounds; fry until the bottoms are brown and lacy-crisp.
5
Phase 5
Turn and fry the other side until golden.
6
Phase 6
Serve immediately while crisp, with soy-vinegar dipping sauce.