Korean Kimchi Cheese Gamja Jeon Cup (Kimchi Cheese Potato Cup)
Kimchi cheese gamja jeon cups are made by mixing julienned potato and chopped kimchi with Korean pancake mix and egg, pressing the batter into cup shapes in a pan, then filling the center with mozzarella and green onion and covering to melt. The potato starch acts as a natural binder that holds the cup shape, and the bottom develops a golden, crispy crust. Under the lid, the cheese melts and mingles with the spicy kimchi while the potato provides a mild, starchy base. Squeezing excess liquid from the kimchi before mixing is essential to prevent the cups from collapsing.
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Instructions
- 1
Julienne potatoes, rinse in cold water, and squeeze out moisture.
- 2
Chop kimchi finely and lightly squeeze; slice green onion.
- 3
Mix potato, kimchi, pancake mix, egg, and salt in a bowl.
- 4
Press mixture into cup molds or small pans to shape the edges.
- 5
Cook over medium heat, then add cheese and green onion to the center.
- 6
Cover to melt cheese and finish when the bottom turns golden.
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