Description
These Korean Cheese Potato Pancakes are crispy and golden on the outside with a gooey, cheesy center. Made with grated potatoes, mozzarella cheese, and green onions, these savory pancakes are pan-fried to perfection and perfect as a snack or appetizer. They combine the comforting flavors of potatoes and melted cheese with a hint of green onion, offering a delightful Korean-inspired twist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Start by peeling and grating the potatoes using a box grater. After grating, squeeze the potatoes using a clean kitchen towel to remove any excess moisture which helps achieve a crispier texture.
- Make the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes, grated mozzarella cheese, chopped green onions, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly incorporated into a consistent batter.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil, allowing it to warm up in preparation for frying.
- Form Patties: Scoop out a heaping tablespoon of the potato mixture and flatten it gently with your hands into a patty shape suitable for frying.
- Cook the Pancakes: Carefully place each potato patty into the hot skillet. Gently press them down with a spatula to slightly flatten. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes, until both sides develop a golden brown and crispy crust.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the cooked pancakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil, keeping them crispy and light.
- Repeat Cooking Process: Continue forming and cooking patties with the remaining potato mixture, adding additional oil to the skillet as needed for frying.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the Korean Cheese Potato Pancakes hot, ideally accompanied by a dipping sauce such as soy sauce or a spicy mayonnaise for extra flavor.
Notes
- Removing excess moisture from the grated potatoes is crucial to getting crispy pancakes.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste if desired.
- Use a non-stick skillet and moderate heat to avoid burning while ensuring even cooking.
- These pancakes are best enjoyed immediately while still hot and crispy.
- You can customize the dipping sauce to your preference, such as adding garlic or sesame oil to soy sauce for extra flavor.