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Korean Cheese Hotteok

Crispy Korean Cheese Hotteok: Your New Favorite Comfort Snack

Discover the magical cheese pull of Korean Cheese Hotteok, crispy potato pancakes filled with gooey mozzarella cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 hotteok
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pancake Base
  • 300 g medium-sized potato Provides a crispy texture; feel free to swap with sweet potatoes.
  • 2-3 tbsp rice flour Keeps the recipe gluten-free; cornstarch is an excellent substitution.
  • 1 tbsp sugar Balances flavors with a hint of sweetness.
  • 0.25 tsp salt Enhances the overall taste; adjust based on preference.
For the Cheesy Filling
  • shredded mozzarella cheese The star of the show for that gooey, melty center.
For Cooking
  • 1-2 tbsp oil for cooking Essential for achieving a golden-brown crust; use any neutral oil.

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying Pan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Peel and chop the medium-sized potato into large chunks. Steam for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. Transfer potato to a mixing bowl and add rice flour, sugar, and salt. Blend until smooth and cohesive.
  3. Form the dough into a ball, flatten to ½ inch thick, add shredded mozzarella in the center, fold and seal.
  4. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Place hotteok in the pan, ensuring enough space.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for about 6 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Flip hotteok and cook for another 4-6 minutes until both sides are crispy and browned.
  7. Serve hot on a plate with optional yogurt or spicy dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1hotteokCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure dough seams are sealed tight to prevent cheese from leaking. Experiment with fillings for added flavor.

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