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Crispy Korean Sweet Potato Pancakes (Goguma Jeon)

Make Crispy Korean Sweet Potato Pancakes (Goguma Jeon) in about 20 minutes: thinly slice sweet potatoes, dip in a light rice-flour–potato-starch batter, and pan-fry until golden and crisp. Serve hot with a quick soy-garlic dipping sauce; they’re perfect as a Korean snack, banchan, or breakfast side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: korean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the pancakes:
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes orange or Korean goguma
  • 6 Tbsp rice flour
  • 2 Tbsp potato starch or cornstarch
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar optional
  • ⅓ –½ cup cold water adjust for a light batter
  • 2 –3 Tbsp neutral oil canola or sunflower
  • 1 tsp sesame oil optional for aroma
  • 1 scallion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds optional
For the dipping sauce:
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp sugar or honey
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 Tbsp chopped scallions
  • Optional ½ tsp gochujang or chili flakes for spice

Method
 

  1. Slice the sweet potatoes: Peel (optional) and slice into thin, even rounds about 2–3 mm thick. Rinse briefly in cold water, then pat completely dry.
  2. Mix the batter: In a bowl, combine rice flour, potato starch, salt, and sugar. Add cold water gradually, whisking until smooth and light.
  3. Heat the pan: Pour a thin layer of oil into a nonstick or cast-iron skillet. Heat over medium-high until it shimmers.
  4. Fry the pancakes: Dip each sweet potato slice into the batter and place in the pan. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
  5. Drain and season: Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt while hot.
  6. Make the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, sesame seeds, and scallions. Add gochujang for heat.
  7. Serve hot: Arrange the pancakes on a plate, drizzle a little sesame oil if desired, and serve with the dipping sauce.