Chewy Potato Pancakes (Gamjajeon) Made with Hurom Juicer & Onion Soy Dipping Sauce
Effortlessly Make Chewy Gamjajeon with a Hurom Juicer & Whip Up an Easy Onion Soy Sauce!
Discover how to make delightfully chewy and delicious potato pancakes with ease using your Hurom juicer, no grating required! This recipe also includes a fantastic dipping sauce made with onions and soy sauce that perfectly complements the pancakes. It’s a wonderful treat for kids and a great snack for adults!
Potato Pancake Ingredients- 5 medium-sized potatoes
- Generous amount of cooking oil
Onion Soy Dipping Sauce Ingredients- 1/2 medium onion
- 3 Korean green chili peppers (adjust to spice preference)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp water
- 1.5 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 medium onion
- 3 Korean green chili peppers (adjust to spice preference)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp water
- 1.5 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or honey)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by making the delicious onion soy dipping sauce. Peel and rinse the 1/2 onion, then dice it into small, bite-sized pieces (about 0.5 cm). Place the diced onion in a small bowl.
Step 2
Remove the stems from the 3 Korean green chili peppers, wash them, and decide whether to include or remove the seeds based on your desired spice level. Chop them roughly, similar in size to the diced onion, and add them to the bowl with the onion.
Step 3
Now, it’s time to add the seasoning. Pour 3 tablespoons of soy sauce over the onions and chili peppers in the bowl.
Step 4
Add 3 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of corn syrup (or honey) for sweetness. Measure these out carefully.
Step 5
Finally, add 1.5 tablespoons of vinegar for a tangy kick. Stir everything together gently with a spoon until well combined. This dipping sauce is best when allowed to meld its flavors, so place it in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the pancakes.
Step 6
Now for the star of the show: preparing the potatoes for the pancake! Wash and peel the 5 medium-sized potatoes. Cut the peeled potatoes into manageable pieces that will fit into your Hurom juicer.
Step 7
Turn on your Hurom juicer and process the potatoes. The juicer will extract a smooth potato pulp. Pour this extracted potato mixture into a separate bowl and set aside.
Step 8
This is a crucial step for achieving a chewy texture. Let the extracted potato liquid sit undisturbed for about 5 to 10 minutes. This allows the potato starch to settle at the bottom.
Step 9
After 5 to 10 minutes, carefully pour off the clear liquid from the top, leaving the settled potato starch behind. You’ll see a thick, white layer of starch at the bottom of the bowl. This starch is the secret to making your potato pancakes wonderfully chewy!
Step 10
Add the reserved white potato starch from the bottom back into the bowl with the extracted potato pulp. Use a spoon or spatula to gently mix the starch and potato pulp together until well combined and there are no lumps. This creates your chewy potato pancake batter.
Step 11
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil, ensuring it coats the entire surface. Spoon portions of the potato batter into the hot pan. Use the back of your spoon or a spatula to spread each portion into a round, flat pancake, about 0.5 to 1 cm thick. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
Step 12
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook slowly. Once the underside of the pancake is golden brown and crispy, carefully flip it using a spatula. Cook the other side until it’s also a beautiful golden brown. Keep an eye on the heat to prevent burning.
Step 13
Once both sides are perfectly golden brown and cooked through, carefully remove the potato pancakes from the pan and arrange them attractively on a serving plate. They are best enjoyed fresh and hot!
Step 14
Tear or cut the warm, freshly cooked potato pancakes into bite-sized pieces. Dip them into the prepared onion soy sauce, and enjoy with the crisp onions and spicy chili peppers. It’s an absolutely delicious combination, perfect with a cold beer or makgeolli (Korean rice wine)!
Step 15
While grating potatoes can be tiring and time-consuming, using a Hurom juicer makes creating these chewy potato pancakes incredibly easy. Although the final volume might be slightly less compared to the amount of potatoes used, the effort-to-reward ratio is fantastic! These Hurom-made potato pancakes are truly satisfying. Give them a try – you’ll love them! ^^
