Korean Sweet Potato Pancake (Goguma Jeon)
Golden‑brown pancake made from grated sweet potato and a simple batter, served with a drizzle of honey or soy sauce.

Total
18 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 stalk, finely sliced green onion
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Peel the sweet potato and grate it using a coarse grater; place the grated potato in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the grated sweet potato, flour, egg, sliced green onion, and salt; mix until a thick batter forms.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a non‑stick skillet over medium heat. Spoon half the batter into the pan, flatten gently to a 1/2‑inch thick pancake, and cook 3‑4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
- 4
Repeat with the remaining batter, adding the last tablespoon of oil as needed.
- 5
Serve the pancakes hot, drizzled with honey (or soy sauce) if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
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