Hotteok is made of fried yeasted dough, brown sugar, and sometimes nuts or seeds are also used in it. It is famous for being chewy like mochi but also extremely light and crisp.
A mixture of cinnamon, brown sugar, and nuts make up the filling. The street vendors can sometimes split the pancake in half, serve the hotteok in a cup, and let you add extra nuts or seeds inside if you want to. Hotteok is a delightful treat that combines a crispy exterior with a warm, gooey interior. The sweetness of the brown sugar filling is balanced by the nutty flavor of the peanuts, creating a perfectly harmonious taste sensation.
Hotteok is a popular street food in Korea. In Korea one can easily find them at street vendors, markets, and food stalls, allowing anyone to enjoy this delicious snack on the go.
Hotteok provides a balance of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats. Wheat flour, peanuts, and nuts offer essential nutrients, while brown sugar provides a source of energy. So if you are also a fan of Korean food or love to try something new then you must try this easy Hotteok (Korean Sweet Pancakes) recipe:
How To Make Hotteok (Korean Sweet Pancakes)
1. Pour the flour into a big bowl and mix in the milk, sugar, yeast, and salt. After thoroughly mixing them into a dough, place plastic wrap over the basin. Allow the dough to ferment at an appropriate room temperature until it has doubled in size.
2. Punch the dough several times with your hands to release the gas after it has risen. Cover with a wrap for 20 minutes.
3. When the dough is finished, divide it into six equal-sized pancakes by putting some cooking oil on your palms (to prevent sticking).
4. Take a piece of dough and flatten it with your hands so that you can press roughly one tablespoon size filling onto it. After it's finished, collect the corners to seal the dough. Do the same with the remaining dough.
5. Now heat a frying pan over medium heat, and lightly coat it with cooking oil.
6. After placing the dough in the pan, cook it over medium heat for about 20 seconds, or until the bottom side is softly golden brown.
7. Turn it over and use a professional hotteok press or a sturdy turner to press the dough down. Cook for about a minute, or until the bottom is golden brown. After one final flip, cook it on a low flame.
8. Once the sugar filling has melted completely, heat the pan with a cover for at least one minute. If you don't cook it for longer while covering it, it will still be edible, but the sugar filling won't melt completely.
9. After transferring the pancake to a plate, repeat with the remaining dough.
10. Make sure to have it while it's hot while drinking tea or coffee.