Korean Potato and Cheese Pancakes (Gamjajeon)
Golden and crispy on the outside, gooey with melted cheese on the inside, these Korean-inspired potato and cheese pancakes (Gamjajeon) are perfect for snacking or as a side dish. The soft potatoes and melted cheese create a comforting treat full of flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: korean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g (14 oz) russet potatoes, peeled and grated (or mashed for a smoother texture)
- ¼ cup (34 g) cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 large green onions, finely chopped (reserve some for garnish)
- 1 cup (120 g) mozzarella cheese (or cheddar or pecorino), grated
- Cooking oil, for frying
Instructions
- For a smoother texture, you can mash the potatoes instead of grating them.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese, like cheddar or pecorino, for varied flavors.
- Adjust the amount of green onions to taste, and consider adding a little garlic or chili flakes for extra flavor.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, you can mash the potatoes instead of grating them.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese, like cheddar or pecorino, for varied flavors.
- Adjust the amount of green onions to taste, and consider adding a little garlic or chili flakes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 184kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg