호떡
Hottteok
Pronunciation:
ho-tuck
Protein:
Beef
Cooking Method:
Grilled
Spice Level:
🌶️ Mild
Description
Hottteok is a beloved Korean street food sweet pancake filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts. The dough is soft and chewy, and when pan-fried, the filling becomes a warm, gooey caramel. These sweet treats are especially popular during winter, sold by street vendors across Korea.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
Yeast
Milk
Water
Brown sugar
Cinnamon
Chopped nuts (pine nuts, walnuts)
Vegetable oil
Salt
Variations
Modern variations include savory versions with cheese or vegetables. Some vendors add chocolate, fruit, or ice cream as fillings. The dough can also be made with glutinous rice flour for extra chewiness.
Fun Facts
The name "hottteok" comes from the Korean word "hotteok," meaning "hot cake," reflecting its warm, freshly fried nature.