Salads, Sides & Starters

Gil-Gamja (Crispy Korean Potato Fries)

Ingredients

  • 400 g (14.1 oz) peeled potato
  • 130 g (4.6 oz) water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 100 g (3.5 oz) tapioca starch
  • Neutral oil, for deep frying

Dipping Sauce

  • 2 tbsp (30 g) mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp (15 g) sriracha
  • 1 tbsp (20 g) plum syrup

Directions

  • In a blender, combine the peeled potatoes and water; blend until smooth with no lumps.
  • Pour into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 5 minutes, stopping every 30 seconds to stir thoroughly (the constant stirring creates the chewy texture).
  • Transfer the thickened potato paste to a bowl, add the salt and tapioca starch, and mix until it forms a thick, stretchy dough.
  • Scoop the dough into a piping bag.
  • Heat neutral oil in a deep pan; pipe the dough directly into the hot oil in short strips, a few at a time so they don't stick.
  • Fry until golden brown, about the colour of a crispy hash brown.
  • Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Make the sauce by mixing the mayonnaise, sriracha, and plum syrup until smooth.
  • Serve hot.

Viral Korean street-food snack by @esyfilms. Real potatoes + tapioca starch give a crisp shell and a chewy, stretchy centre.