Hotteok
Korean Korean - Street Food and Snacks

Hotteok

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  7 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.

Ingredients

  • • 300g plain flour
  • • 100g glutinous rice flour
  • • 2 tbsp sugar
  • • 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • • 250ml warm milk
  • • 100g dark brown sugar mixed with 2 tsp ground cinnamon and 50g chopped walnuts, for filling
  • • 3 tbsp vegetable oil, for griddling

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk, then knead with both flours, the sugar, and salt into a soft, sticky dough.

2
Phase 2

Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 hour.

3
Phase 3

Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped nuts.

4
Phase 4

Divide the dough into 6 balls, flatten each in your oiled palm, spoon in the filling, and pinch closed.

5
Phase 5

Cook the stuffed balls in an oiled pan over medium-low heat, pressing flat with a spatula, until golden on the first side.

6
Phase 6

Flip and press again, cooking until both sides are crisp and the sugar inside is molten.

7
Phase 7

Serve immediately while the syrup is runny.