Chewy and Savory Potato Cheese Hotteok
Chewy and Savory Potato Cheese Hotteok
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Utilize your potatoes to create a special and delicious snack! These hotteoks feature a chewy potato dough filled with plenty of stretchy mozzarella cheese, offering a rich and mild flavor that kids absolutely love. Enjoy the delightful contrast of a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior. This recipe is perfect for a simple yet satisfying treat for the whole family.
Hotteok Dough & Filling Ingredients- 5 medium potatoes
- 2 Tbsp potato starch
- 1.5 Tbsp glutinous rice flour
- 1 Tbsp sugar (for dough)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 bag mozzarella cheese (approx. 100g)
- A little cooking oil (for frying)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel the potatoes. After peeling, rinse them thoroughly to ensure they are clean.
Step 2
Cut the peeled potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Place the cut potatoes in a microwave-safe bag or container with a lid, and microwave for 5 minutes until they are very tender. This steaming process will make them easier to mash.
Step 3
While the potatoes are still hot from the microwave, use a fork or a potato masher to mash them until smooth. It’s important to mash them thoroughly so there are no lumps.
Step 4
To the mashed potatoes, add 1 tablespoon of sugar for sweetness and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor. Mix well. You can adjust the sugar and salt according to your taste.
Step 5
Next, add 1.5 tablespoons of glutinous rice flour for chewiness and 2 tablespoons of potato starch to help bind the dough. Mix these in.
Step 6
After adding the dry ingredients, knead the mixture with your hands or use a spatula to combine the potato and flours thoroughly until a cohesive, slightly sticky dough forms. Ensure there are no dry pockets of flour.
Step 7
Divide the potato dough into portions (about 2-3 tablespoons each) and flatten each portion into a small disc on your palm. Place a generous amount of mozzarella cheese in the center of each flattened disc.
Step 8
Carefully gather the edges of the dough to enclose the cheese completely, ensuring no cheese will leak out. Pinch the edges firmly to seal and shape it into a round ball.
Step 9
Prepare a frying pan for cooking the hotteoks. Add a moderate amount of cooking oil to the pan and preheat it over medium-low heat. Cooking over high heat can burn the outside before the inside is cooked, so controlling the heat is crucial.
Step 10
Place the shaped potato cheese hotteok onto the preheated pan. Gently flatten each ball with your hand before placing it on the pan, or flatten it slightly on the pan itself. This helps the hotteok cook evenly and achieve a crispy exterior. Make sure there are no openings where cheese might escape.
Step 11
Cook over medium-low heat, turning occasionally, until both sides are golden brown and the cheese inside is melted and gooey. Be careful not to burn them. Once golden brown and the cheese is melted, your delicious potato cheese hotteoks are ready to be enjoyed! They are best served warm.
