Kim Dae-seok's Tofu Potato Pancake

Name: Kim Dae-seok's Tofu Potato Pancake
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: Tofu 1 pack (290g); Potato 270g (peeled); Green chili pepper 1 piece; Potato starch 5–6 tablespoons (heaped); Salt 1/3 tablespoon; Vegetable oil as needed

A nutritious snack and appetizer made without water or flour, combining mashed tofu, finely shredded potatoes, and potato starch to create a crispy exterior and exceptionally chewy interior.

20 min Difficulty Easy drinking snack

Main ingredients

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Potato 270g (peeled)

Green chili pepper 1 piece

Potato starch 5–6 tablespoons (heaped)

Salt 1/3 tablespoon

Vegetable oil as needed

Recipe

Remove the water from the packaging of 1 pack of tofu, rinse lightly under water, then lay it flat on a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture from the surface.
Cut a cross-shaped incision into 1 green chili pepper, then finely mince it into small, compact pieces so it doesn’t cause any resistance when bitten.
Peel 270g of fresh potatoes and slice them thinly, then shred them into fine, hair-thin strips to prevent them from breaking apart during mixing.
Immediately place the shredded potatoes in cold water and gently swirl for about 20 seconds to remove some of the starch, then drain thoroughly and shake off all excess water.
Place the partially dried, slightly moist tofu onto a cutting board and use the back of a knife to crush it gently and evenly. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
Add the prepared crisp potato shreds, finely minced green chili pepper, heaped 5–6 tablespoons of potato starch, and 1/3 tablespoon of salt to the bowl with the crushed tofu.
Since there’s no moisture in the mixture, apply steady pressure with your fingertips and knead until the residual moisture from the tofu blends fully with the starch, creating a cohesive, sticky consistency.
Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each into round, flat patties—about 12 total—making them easy to cook.
Heat vegetable oil generously in a frying pan, then place the round tofu-potato mix patties into the pan. Cook over medium-low heat, adjusting carefully to avoid burning, until both sides are golden brown and crispy.

Crush the tofu with the back of a knife, shred the potato thinly, wash in water to remove starch, and finely mince the green chili pepper.
Mix the crushed tofu, shredded potato, minced chili pepper with potato starch and salt—no water or flour—to form a resilient, chewy, and crunchy pancake dough.
Heat enough oil in a pan, place the tofu-potato pancakes flat and thin, and fry both sides until beautifully golden and crisp.

Cooking tips

Do not squeeze the tofu tightly in a cloth, as this removes valuable moisture and causes the mixture to become dry and clumpy. Always use the tofu after gently crushing it with the knife, keeping it slightly moist.
The finer the potato shreds, the better they adhere to the tofu, minimizing breakage or bulging during frying and helping maintain the pancake’s shape.
Using only fine, pure potato starch instead of flour or regular tempura batter allows the ingredients to blend harmoniously. The chewiness remains consistent even after cooling.
If the pancakes are too thick, they won’t cook evenly or achieve crispness throughout. Gently press the edges while cooking to spread the mixture as thinly as possible for maximum crispiness.

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