호떡

호떡 (HO-tteok)

Sweet Stuffed Pancake

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 286 kcal

Chewy, golden Korean street pancakes filled with a molten core of brown sugar, cinnamon, and crushed nuts that oozes out with every bite — winter street food perfection.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 5.0g

Carbs 44.0g

Fat 10.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ tree nuts

Equipment Needed

skillet hotteok press or spatula mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: paper cup or wax paper

Garnishes: sesame seeds

Accompaniments: hot coffee or tea

Ingredients

300g all-purpose flour
100ml warm milk or water
7g instant yeast
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Filling: 100g brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
50g chopped walnuts
50g chopped peanuts
2 tbsp honey
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1
Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk. Add flour, salt, and oil, mix into a soft dough. Knead briefly until smooth.
2
Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
3
Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped nuts, and honey for the filling.
4
Punch down dough, divide into 8 portions. Flatten each into a disc, place a tablespoon of filling in the center, and pinch closed.
5
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place filled dough balls seam-side down.
6
Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden on the bottom, then flip and flatten gently with a press or spatula. Cook 2-3 minutes more until golden and crispy.
7
Serve hot — be careful of the molten sugar filling inside.

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Did You Know?

During Korean winters, the cry of "Hotteok! Hotteok!" from street vendors is as iconic as the dish itself, and lines for the best hotteok stalls can stretch around the block.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

skillet
hotteok press or spatula
mixing bowl

Garnishing

sesame seeds

Accompaniments

hot coffee or tea

The Story Behind 호떡

Hotteok arrived in Korea with Chinese immigrants in the late 19th century, evolving from Chinese bing (filled flatbreads). Koreans adapted it with local brown sugar and nut fillings, and it became one of the country's most beloved winter street foods. The Busan seed hotteok variation, filled with sunflower and pumpkin seeds, has become a regional specialty.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed winter street snack 📜 Origins: Late 19th century, Chinese immigrant influence

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