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Korean Stir-Fried Potato Pancake (Gamja Jeon)

Recipe by Saemmul Song

A simple, comforting Korean side dish of thinly sliced potatoes (and optional carrots and onion) pan‑fried until tender and lightly crisp, finished with salt, pepper and toasted sesame seeds. Perfect as a quick banchan or light main.

EasyKoreanServes 2

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Source Video
9m
Prep
12m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
31m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$1.72
Total cost
$0.86
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking
  • Par‑boil potatoes for exactly 2 minutes to remove excess starch without overcooking
  • Cook potatoes until soft but not mushy before finishing the dish

Safety Warnings

  • Hot oil can splatter – keep face away and use a splatter guard if needed
  • Potatoes and water are hot – handle with oven mitts or tongs

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