Description
Korean Cheese Hotteok is an irresistible fusion of traditional Korean street food and gooey cheese goodness. This delightful snack features a crispy, chewy potato pancake filled with melted mozzarella, creating a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, a fun appetizer for gatherings, or a cozy evening treat, these cheesy pancakes are sure to please everyone. With their easy preparation and kid-friendly appeal, Korean Cheese Hotteok is the ultimate comfort food that you can customize with various fillings and toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium-sized potato (300g)
- 2–3 tbsp rice flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1–2 tbsp oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potato into chunks. Steam for 10-15 minutes until soft.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the steamed potato and mix in rice flour, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Scoop out some dough, form it into a ball, then flatten it in your palm.
- Add shredded mozzarella to the center, wrap the dough around it, and pinch to seal.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the hotteok until golden brown on both sides (about 10-12 minutes).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg