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Gil-gamja, Korean potato fries, Korean street food recipe

Gil-gamja: The Viral Korean Street Food, Crispy & Chewy Potato Fries

Author: Blonde Kimchi
334kcal
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Prep 5 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 15 minutes
Gil-gamja is the viral Korean street food taking over social media! Learn how to make these crispy and chewy Korean potato fries at home.
Servings 2 people
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Korean

Ingredients

  • 150 g Potato
  • 80 ml Water
  • 40 g Tapioca starch
  • 1/3 tsp Salt

Equipment

Method

  1. Peel the potato and cut it into 4 pieces.
    Gil-gamja, Korean potato fries, Korean street food recipe
  2. Add the potato, water, and salt to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
    Gil-gamja, Korean potato fries, Korean street food recipe
  3. Microwave: Transfer the mixture to a microwave-safe container.
    * Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, for about 3–4 rounds, until the mixture becomes thick and sticky.
    Gil-gamja, Korean potato fries, Korean street food recipe
  4. Once the dough is cooked, add the tapioca starch and knead well until no dry starch is visible.
    * If the dough feels too stiff, add a little water and knead again.
    Gil-gamja, Korean potato fries, Korean street food recipe
  5. Transfer the dough into a piping bag.
    Gil-gamja, Korean potato fries, Korean street food recipe
  6. Heat oil to 170°C (340°F).
  7. Pipe the dough directly into the oil, cutting it with scissors as you go, and fry until golden and crispy.
    Gil-gamja, Korean potato fries, Korean street food recipe
  8. Serve with ketchup or mayonnaise.
    Gil-gamja, Korean potato fries, Korean street food recipe

Nutrition

Calories334kcalCarbohydrates80gProtein5gFat0.3gSaturated Fat0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat0.1gMonounsaturated Fat0.01gSodium436mgPotassium755mgFiber4gSugar3gVitamin C3mgCalcium50mgIron1mg

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