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Hotteok (Korean Sweet Pancakes)
Hotteok or Korean Sweet Pancakes are a pancake-like treat filled with a sweet and gooey brown sugar filling that can include nuts or seeds. The chewy, crispy texture is made with a pan-fried yeast dough and combined with the sweet filling is absolutely delicious and can be made right at home. If you ask my kids what Korean treat they want me to make it is always one of two things: Hotteok (Korean sweet pancakes) or Kkwabaegi (twisted donut). Here I am going to show you how I make hotteok at home with tools and ingredients I have at home. They are incredibly delicious! What is Hottoek? Hotteok is a hot, sweet, golden…
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Korean Pickled Garlic Maneul Jangajji
Growing up my mom always had one or more jars of Korean Pickled Garlic (Maneul Jangajji 마늘장아찌) under the sink waiting to be opened and eaten. I have now been making my own Korean Pickled Garlic and always have a jar in the fridge. I have to keep up with demand because my oldest son continuously pulls out the jar of garlic and eats it- with or without rice! lol It is delicious and slightly addictive and is a great addition to any Korean meal. Korean Pickled Garlic is incredibly easy to make and lasts in the fridge for a couple of months, the only downside is it has to sit undisturbed for…
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Oi Sobagi Korean Stuffed Cucumber Kimchi
Oi sobagi, or Korean stuffed cucumber kimchi, is a refreshing and delicious side dish that is easy to make and even better to eat! We enjoy eating oi sobagi (오이소박이) with rice and our favorite Korean meat dishes or stews and it makes a great side dish with any Korean barbeque. This kimchi does not need time to ferment and can be eaten right away making it easy to make any time! Type of Cucumbers The best type of cucumbers to use for oi sobagi are Korean cucumbers if you can find them at a local Korean market or store. However I live five hours away from the nearest Hmart and not able…
