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Hotteok

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Hotteok is a Korean street food consisting of a chewy pancake filled with sweet ingredients like brown sugar, cinnamon, and sometimes nuts or fruit, traditionally cooked on a hot plate and folded into a boat shape.

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What is the traditional filling for hotteok?

Traditional hotteok is filled with a mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped nuts — most commonly peanuts or walnuts. The sugar melts during cooking, forming a syrupy center inside the chewy dough.

Is hotteok sweet or savory?

Hotteok is primarily a sweet Korean street snack, though savory versions do exist filled with japchae (glass noodles), vegetables, or cheese. The sweet brown sugar and cinnamon version is by far the most common.

How is hotteok traditionally cooked?

Hotteok is pan-fried in a little oil on a griddle or flat pan, then pressed flat with a special hotteok press (or a spatula) once the bottom has browned. The pressing creates the characteristic flattened disc with a crispy exterior and gooey interior.

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