Description
This Korean Cheese Pancake recipe features a crispy exterior with a gooey mozzarella cheese center, combining savory and slightly sweet flavors. Made primarily from grated potatoes mixed with brown sugar and cornstarch, these delightful pancakes are pan-fried to golden perfection and perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture
- 250 g peeled potatoes
- 20 g brown sugar
- 25 g cornstarch (or cornflour)
- A pinch of salt
Cheese Filling
- 50 g mozzarella cheese (shredded or cut into cubes)
Cooking
- Cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prep Potatoes: Peel and grate 250 g of potatoes. Squeeze out the excess water thoroughly to ensure the batter isn’t watery and set the grated potatoes aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the grated potatoes, 20 g brown sugar, 25 g cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Stir the mixture until it forms a dough-like consistency that can hold shape.
- Shape Dough: Divide the potato mixture into small equal portions. Flatten each portion into a small disc about 1/4 inch thick.
- Add Cheese: Place a small amount of shredded mozzarella cheese in the center of each disc. Carefully fold the edges over the cheese to seal it inside, forming a ball, then gently flatten it back into a pancake shape.
- Cook: Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the pancakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove pancakes from the pan and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve hot immediately for the best melty cheese experience.
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze out as much water as possible from the grated potatoes; excess moisture will make it hard for the pancakes to hold together.
- The brown sugar adds a subtle sweetness that balances the savory cheese — you can adjust the amount to your preference.
- Use medium heat to avoid burning the pancakes before they are cooked through.
- These pancakes are best eaten fresh to enjoy the melted mozzarella center.
- You can substitute mozzarella with other melting cheeses like cheddar or gouda if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
