Hotteok

Hotteok is a variety of filled Korean pancake, and is a popular street food of South Korea. It is primarily eaten during the winter season. Hotteok is made from a dough of wheat flour, water, milk, sugar, and yeast that is proofed for several hours. The dough is then filled with a mixture of brown sugar, honey, chopped peanuts, and cinnamon. It is then cooked on a griddle until golden brown.

History

Hotteok was introduced to Korea by Chinese immigrants in the late 19th century, in the port cities of Incheon and Busan. The original hotteok was not sweet and was filled with vegetables, meat, or seafood. The sweet version of hotteok, which is more common today, was developed in the 20th century.

Varieties

There are several varieties of hotteok. The most common type is the sweet hotteok, which is filled with a mixture of brown sugar, honey, chopped peanuts, and cinnamon. There are also savory versions of hotteok, which are filled with ingredients such as meat, vegetables, or seafood. Some modern variations of hotteok include cheese hotteok, green tea hotteok, and sweet potato hotteok.

Preparation

The dough for hotteok is made from wheat flour, water, milk, sugar, and yeast. The dough is proofed for several hours, then divided into small balls. Each ball is filled with the sweet or savory filling, then sealed and flattened into a pancake shape. The filled dough is then cooked on a griddle until it is golden brown.

Consumption

Hotteok is typically served hot, and is often eaten as a snack or dessert. It is a popular street food in South Korea, especially during the winter season. Hotteok is also commonly sold at traditional markets, food trucks, and at special events and festivals.

See also

• List of Korean desserts
• List of pancakes
• Street food in South Korea