Description
These Korean Cheese Potato Pancakes are a crispy and savory treat combining grated potatoes and melted mozzarella cheese. Flavored with green onions and lightly seasoned, they are pan-fried to golden perfection and make a perfect snack or side dish served hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
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 Potatoes: Start by peeling and grating the potatoes using a box grater. Then, squeeze them in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp texture when cooked.
- Make Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes, grated mozzarella cheese, finely chopped green onions, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined to form a cohesive batter.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat to prepare for frying.
- Form Patties: Take a portion of the potato mixture, approximately a heaping tablespoon, and flatten it into a patty shape using your hands.
- Cook Pancakes: Carefully place the potato patty into the hot skillet and press it gently with a spatula to flatten slightly. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until both sides turn golden brown and crispy.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the cooked pancakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Repeat Cooking: Continue making and frying patties with the remaining potato mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed to maintain crispiness.
- Serve: Serve the Korean Cheese Potato Pancakes hot with a dipping sauce of your choice, such as soy sauce or spicy mayo, for extra flavor.
Notes
- Ensure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated potatoes for crispier pancakes.
- You can substitute mozzarella cheese with other mild melting cheeses if desired.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Use a non-stick skillet for easier flipping and less sticking.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Leftover pancakes can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to regain crispiness.
