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Nutritional Values
350kcal
7gProtein
55gCarbs
12gFat
3gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥜 Nuts
Hotteok
How to order / say it
Say it
호떡 — [HOH-tok]
Order
I'd like a hotteok, please.
Locally
호떡 주세요.
Say locally
Korean sweet pancakes filled with brown sugar and nuts.
Why try it?
Busan's street vendor culture comes alive with hotteok, a sweet delight perfect for cold days, marrying textures and flavors in a snack that is cherished by locals of all ages.
How it tastes
The crispy exterior gives way to a warm interior bursting with gooey brown sugar, nuts, and cinnamon, creating a sweet and nutty flavor with a touch of spice—perfect for warming the hands and heart.
Origin & History — first documented: 1890
Hotteok originated in the late 19th century, introduced by Chinese immigrants. It quickly adapted to Korean tastes with the addition of nut-filled sweet fillings, becoming a popular street food staple in Busan.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 250 g wheat flour
- 🍯 100 g brown sugar
- 🥜 50 g walnuts
- 🧂 5 g cinnamon
- 🌾 5 g yeast
- 🌾 200 ml water
Method
- 1 Mix flour, yeast, and water to create dough; let rise for 1 hour.
- 2 Shape dough balls, fill with brown sugar, nuts, and cinnamon.
- 3 Pan-fry each filled dough ball until golden.
- 4 Cool slightly before serving for crispiness.
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