Description
Korean Cheese Hotteok is a delightful twist on the beloved Korean street food, combining a crispy exterior with a gooey, melted cheese filling. These savory potato pancakes are perfect for snacking, serving as unique appetizers at gatherings, or even enjoying as a comforting meal. The irresistible cheese pull and satisfying crunch make them an instant favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium-sized potato (300g)
- 2–3 tbsp rice flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1–2 tbsp oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potato into large chunks. Steam for 10-15 minutes until soft.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the steamed potatoes and mix in rice flour, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Scoop some dough into your palm, roll it into a ball, then flatten it slightly using your thumb.
- Add shredded mozzarella cheese to the center of the dough, wrap it around the filling, and pinch to seal.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each pancake for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg