Chapter 1
Ancient Origins and Preservation
Chapter 2
European Classics and Comfort Foods
Chapter 3
Asian and African Potato Innovations
Chapter 4
Modern American and Quirky Creations
YOUR GOAL
Master of Ways to cook potatoes
Ch 3 · Asian and African Potato Innovations
sonia China's Potato Culinary Evolution
Potatoes once a side, In China took a stride, Now a staple, flavor wide!
streetspirit Learn the secret to making ultra-crispy Korean gamja jeon using only potato starch. Check out our step-by-step infographic for perfect potato pancakes!
streetspirit Discover how to make incredibly crispy pancakes using just potato starch. Try this simple cooking hack for the ultimate gluten-free crispy texture!
BETA
sonia Coat viazi karai in turmeric batter to discover East African potato traditions.
Fun Fact
Korean Potato Pancakes: Authentic gamja jeon uses no flour or eggs! It relies entirely on the potato's natural starch to bind the crispy pancake together.
Glossary
gamjajeon (noun)
A crispy, savory Korean pancake made from grated or finely shredded potatoes and pan-fried to golden perfection. Think of it as the ultimate mashup between a giant potato chip and a chewy pancake, usually served with a tangy soy dipping sauce.
A crispy, savory Korean pancake made from grated or finely shredded potatoes and pan-fried to golden perfection. Think of it as the ultimate mashup between a giant potato chip and a chewy pancake, usually served with a tangy soy dipping sauce.
Quiz
The popular East African street food 'viazi karai' consists of boiled potatoes coated in a seasoned batter and deep-fried. What ingredient is traditionally added to this batter to give viazi karai its iconic, vibrant yellow-golden color?
streetspirit Master the art of slow-simmered aloo gobi. See how potatoes absorb deep flavors in this step-by-step cooking infographic. Perfect your recipe now!
Quiz
What is the name of the light, flaky Japanese breadcrumbs used to coat Japanese potato croquettes (korokke) before frying to give them their signature crispy texture?
Quiz
When preparing traditional South African 'slap chips' (a thick-cut, soft style of french fry), what tangy liquid are the potatoes soaked in to infuse them with their signature sour flavor and soft texture?
streetspirit Turns out, using the potato's own starch is the secret to Korean gamja jeon.
Quiz
In the popular Indian potato curry called aloo gobi, which two main vegetables does the Hindi name refer to?
Quiz
When making the traditional Korean savory potato pancake known as gamja jeon, how are the potatoes typically prepared to form the batter?