Irresistible Korean Cheese Hotteok Recipe
Irresistible Korean Cheese Hotteok is a delightful street food treat featuring a soft, chewy potato-based dough filled with gooey mozzarella cheese. This recipe combines the lightness of steamed potatoes with the crispiness achieved through pan-frying, making it a perfect sweet and savory snack or dessert that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 hotteok depending on size 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
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For the Potato Dough
- 300 g medium-sized potato
- 2–3 tbsp rice flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
For Filling and Cooking
- Shredded mozzarella cheese (enough for filling each hotteok)
- 1–2 tbsp oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Potato Dough: Peel and chop the potatoes, then steam them until they are completely soft. Once steamed, mash the potatoes thoroughly and mix in the rice flour, sugar, and salt until a smooth, pliable dough forms.
- Shape the Hotteok: Divide the dough into equal portions. Flatten each portion slightly in your palm, place a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese in the center, then carefully wrap the dough around the cheese and seal it tightly. Flatten the sealed dough ball gently to form a disc shape.
- Cook the Hotteok: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the formed hotteok discs into the pan and reduce the heat to low-medium. Fry them slowly for about 10-12 minutes, flipping occasionally, until they become golden brown and crispy on the outside while the cheese inside melts perfectly.
Notes
- Use medium heat to fry to ensure the dough cooks through without burning the exterior.
- You can substitute mozzarella with other melting cheeses like cheddar or a mix for added flavor.
- Ensure the dough is sealed tightly to prevent cheese from leaking during cooking.
- Serve hot for the best gooey cheese experience.
- Rice flour helps achieve the chewy texture characteristic of Korean hotteok.
Keywords: Korean hotteok, cheese hotteok, Korean street food, potato dough, mozzarella cheese snack, pan-fried Korean pancake, crispy cheesy hotteok
