Description
Korean Cheese Hotteok is a mouthwatering twist on the traditional Korean street food. These delectable treats feature a crispy, golden-brown exterior with a warm, gooey mozzarella cheese filling that stretches delightfully with each bite. Perfect for serving at gatherings or enjoying as a quick snack, these cheesy pancakes blend the comforting flavors of potatoes with the irresistible allure of melted cheese. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this savory delight in under an hour. Whether you’re new to cooking or an experienced chef, Korean Cheese Hotteok is sure to impress and satisfy everyone’s cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium-sized potato (300g)
- 2–3 tbsp rice flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1–2 tbsp oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and chop the potato into large chunks. Steam for 10-15 minutes until soft.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, mash steamed potatoes and mix in rice flour, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Shape the Dough: Scoop some dough into your palm, roll into a ball, then flatten it slightly.
- Fill with Cheese: Place shredded mozzarella in the center of each dough piece, wrap around the cheese, and pinch to seal.
- Cook the Hotteok: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry each filled dough for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hotteok (90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg