Gamja-jeon[
] () or potato pancakes
History
Potatoes may have been introduced in Korea either through the China–North Korea border at
Tumen River in 1824, or by the German missionary Karl Gützlaff via sea in 1832.
[Siegmund, Felix. Tubers in a Grain Culture : The Introduction of Sweet and White Potatoes to Choson Korea and Its Cultural Implications. Korean Histories 2.2, 2010] The tubers have been cultivated mainly in the hills and mountain ranges of Gangwon Province, with
gamjajeon becoming a specialty of that region.
[ Gamjajeon at Doosan Encyclopedia] Gamjajeon is traditionally made with only
potato,
salt, and
oil.
Ingredients
According to taste, the grated potato may be supplemented with finely shredded
potatoes,
carrots,
onions or
scallions, sliced
, or
garlic chives, which adds color and crunchy texture to the dish.
can also be garnished with shredded fresh red and green
chili pepper. It is served with a dipping sauce called
choganjang (), made of soy sauce and vinegar.
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