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Korean Cheese Hotteok Recipe

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Korean Cheese Hotteok is a delightful snack featuring a crispy, chewy, and fluffy potato pancake stuffed with melted mozzarella cheese inside. This recipe is easy to follow and results in an irresistible cheese pull that will leave you craving more. Perfect for a quick snack or appetizer, this Korean treat combines simple ingredients to create a comforting and satisfying dish.

Ingredients

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Potato Dough

  • 1 medium-sized potato (300g)
  • 2–3 tbsp rice flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt

Filling

  • Shredded mozzarella cheese (to taste)

Cooking

  • 1–2 tbsp oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Potato: Peel the potato and chop it into large chunks. Steam the potato pieces for 10-15 minutes until they become soft and tender.
  2. Make the Dough: Transfer the steamed potato to a bowl. Add rice flour, sugar, and salt to the potatoes. Use a fork to thoroughly mash the potatoes and mix all the ingredients until you have a smooth, well-combined dough.
  3. Shape the Dough: Scoop a spoonful of the dough into your palm and roll it into a ball. Use your thumb to gently push and flatten the dough ball to create a small disc.
  4. Stuff with Cheese: Place a generous amount of shredded mozzarella in the center of the flattened dough. Fold the dough over the cheese, pinching the edges to seal the seam completely.
  5. Form the Pancakes: Roll the stuffed dough ball again to ensure it’s sealed tightly, then flatten it gently to form a pancake shape.
  6. Cook the Hotteok: Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Place the potato cheese pancakes in the pan, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Pan-fry the hotteok on both sides until they are golden brown and the cheese inside is melted, about 10-12 minutes total.

Notes

  • Steaming the potato instead of boiling helps reduce excess moisture, resulting in a better dough texture.
  • Adjust the amount of rice flour to achieve a dough that is sticky but manageable to shape.
  • Use mozzarella cheese for the best melt and stretch effect; other cheeses can be substituted but may affect texture.
  • Maintain medium-low heat during frying to ensure the dough cooks through without burning the outside.
  • Serve hot for the best cheese pull experience.

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