Ingredients
Method
Make the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, glutinous rice flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Warm the milk and water to about 110F/43C, then pour into the dry ingredients along with the oil. Stir with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough in the bowl for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and elastic. It will be tackier than bread dough, that's normal. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot for 60 minutes, until doubled.
Fill and Shape
- While the dough rises, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped peanuts, and salt in a small bowl for the filling.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 8 pieces, about 65 g each. Oil your hands well so the dough doesn't stick or tear.
- Flatten one piece into a 10 cm / 4-inch disk in your palm. Spoon 1 tbsp filling into the center, gather the edges up, and pinch firmly to seal into a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Let the shaped balls rest, seam side down, for 15 to 20 minutes while you heat the pan.
Pan-Fry
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 25 cm / 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 3 to 4 dough balls, seam side down, leaving space between them.
- Cook for 1 minute until the bottom sets, then press each one flat with an oiled hotteok press or the back of an oiled spatula to about 1 cm / 0.4 inch thick and 10 cm / 4-inch wide.
- Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding more oil as needed, until both sides are deep golden brown and the sugar filling has melted. Work in batches so the pan isn't crowded.
- Transfer to a wire rack for 1 minute before serving. The filling stays molten and can burn your tongue if you bite in too fast.
Notes
- Dough should double in size after 60 minutes in a warm spot.
- Seal the dough ball completely or the syrup filling will leak out during frying.
- Serve hotteok within 10 minutes of frying for the best crisp-to-chewy contrast.
- Work in batches of 3 to 4 so the pan doesn't lose heat.
