{"id":"recipe_5e58310736","slug":"hotteok-korean-sweet-pancakes","title":"Hotteok (Korean Sweet Pancakes)","description":"A popular East Asian street food snack consisting of a chewy, yeast-based dough filled with a molten mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":90,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"100g glutinous rice flour","name":"Glutinous Rice Flour","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"sweet rice flour","notes":"provides the characteristic chewiness","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 tsp instant yeast","name":"Instant Yeast","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"dry","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tbsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":12,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"for dough activation","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"250ml warm water","name":"Warm Water","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"warm","notes":"around 110°F (43°C)","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"100g brown sugar","name":"Brown Sugar","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"packed","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tsp cinnamon powder","name":"Cinnamon","quantity":2.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"2 tbsp chopped walnuts","name":"Walnuts","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"chopped","notes":"can substitute with sunflower seeds or peanuts","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"Vegetable oil for frying","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"oz","form":"liquid","notes":"as needed for the pan","group":"Cooking","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large bowl, combine the warm water (110°F (43°C)), yeast, and 1 tbsp of sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Combine the warm water, yeast, and 1 tbsp of sugar","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the all-purpose flour, glutinous rice flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Add the all-purpose flour, glutinous rice flour, and salt","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts to create the filling.","group":"Filling","title":"Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release air. Oil your hands generously to prevent sticking. Divide the dough into 8 equal-sized balls.","group":"Assembly","title":"Once the dough has risen, punch it down","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Take one ball of dough, flatten it in your palm, and place a spoonful of filling in the center. Fold the edges over to seal the filling completely inside.","group":"Assembly","title":"Take one ball of dough, flatten it","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Heat a frying pan with vegetable oil over medium heat. Place the stuffed dough ball seam-side down in the pan. After 30 seconds, flip it over and use a press or a flat glass to flatten it into a wide pancake. Fry for 1-2 minutes until golden brown, then flip again and cook for another minute until the sugar inside has melted into a syrup.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat a frying pan","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"To get the perfect texture, use a mix of all-purpose and glutinous rice flour. If you don't have a hotteok press, the bottom of a flat, oiled glass works perfectly to flatten the pancakes in the pan.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["snack","dessert"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["Large mixing bowl","Small mixing bowl","Frying pan","Hotteok press or flat-bottomed glass"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","tree_nuts"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":8,"unit":"piece","note":"makes approximately 8 pancakes"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Dough can be prepared and kept in the fridge overnight, though it is best fresh."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. 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