Hotteok is a popular Korean street snack. You can make hotteok at home with a few basic ingredients. It’s delicious with lots of healthy seeds and nuts!
Warm a bowl or cup by rinsing it with warm water. Add the warm water to the bowl. Stir in the sugar and yeast. Let the mixture sit until the yeast has foamed and grown.
Sift the flour, sweet rice powder (if using), sugar and salt together. Add the yeast water (or instant yeast), oil, and warm milk (or water) to the flour mix.
Heat a pan with oil. Lightly oil your hands. Tear a piece of the dough to make a ball. Flatten the ball into a thick disk, creating a shallow well in the middle. Add the filling and lightly press it down with the spoon.
Put the sealed side down on the pan, flattening a little by pressing it down with your oiled hand. Cook for a bit, and then flip over. Press down for a few seconds to flatten. Cook until both sides are golden brown. Repeat the process with the remaining dough.