Sweet & Savory Delight: Honey Hotteok Burger Recipe
Sweet & Savory Delight: Honey Hotteok Burger Recipe
Make the Viral ‘I Live Alone’ Jang Woo-young Burger at Home!
Introducing a detailed recipe to easily and deliciously recreate the Jang Woo-young burger, also known as the Honey Hotteok Burger, which gained immense popularity on the show ‘I Live Alone’. This unique burger combines chewy honey hotteok buns with a hearty tteokgalbi patty and fresh vegetables, creating a delightful treat for all ages.
Burger Components- 8 store-bought Honey Hotteoks (or homemade, if preferred)
- 4 thick Tteokgalbi patties (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 slices of Cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite)
- 4 fresh Eggs
- Generous amount of crisp Lettuce (washed and dried)
Special Sauce- 4 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 4 Tbsp Honey Mustard
- 4 Tbsp Butter Oil (or 4 Tbsp butter)
- 4 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 4 Tbsp Honey Mustard
- 4 Tbsp Butter Oil (or 4 Tbsp butter)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, gather all the necessary ingredients for your Honey Hotteok Burgers. Having your honey hotteoks, tteokgalbi patties, cheese, crisp lettuce, eggs, and sauce ingredients (mayonnaise, honey mustard, butter oil/butter) ready will make the cooking process much smoother.
Step 2
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add butter oil (or butter). Place the honey hotteoks in the pan and toast them gently on both sides until golden brown and slightly crisp. Cook slowly over medium-low heat to prevent the honey filling from leaking out.
Step 3
In a separate pan, prepare the fried eggs. We recommend sunny-side up or over-easy eggs, as the runny yolk adds a wonderful richness to the burger. Cook them to your preference, then carefully remove them and set aside on a plate.
Step 4
Once the honey hotteoks are nicely toasted, transfer them to a tray or large plate, ensuring they don’t stick together. This step helps keep them organized for assembly.
Step 5
Similar to the hotteoks, cook the tteokgalbi patties in the pan with a little butter oil (or butter) until they are nicely browned on both sides and cooked through. Aim for a slightly crispy exterior while keeping the inside tender and warm.
Step 6
Now, let’s build the base of our burger! Spread a generous amount of mayonnaise on one half of the toasted honey hotteok and honey mustard on the other half. Feel free to adjust the amount of sauce to your liking.
Step 7
Carefully place the cooked egg (sunny-side up or over-easy) on top of the sauce layer. Be gentle to avoid breaking the yolk.
Step 8
Next, place the nicely browned tteokgalbi patty over the egg. The savory flavor and juiciness of the tteokgalbi will form the heart of the burger.
Step 9
Add a slice of cheese on top of the tteokgalbi patty. The residual heat will help the cheese melt slightly, enhancing the flavor and texture.
Step 10
Finally, top with a generous amount of fresh, crisp lettuce leaves. The refreshing crunch of the lettuce provides a perfect counterpoint to the sweetness of the hotteok and the richness of the other ingredients.
Step 11
Now for the grand finale! Place the top half of the honey hotteok onto the assembled ingredients to complete your delicious Honey Hotteok Burger!
Step 12
To make the burger easier to handle and eat, wrap it securely with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. This keeps everything together neatly.
Step 13
Finally, carefully cut the wrapped burger in half. You’ll reveal the beautifully layered interior, ready to be enjoyed. Bon appétit!
