Korean · dessert
Hotteok (호떡)
Hotteok (호떡) reads sweetness 6.5, nutty 5.3 and salinity 3.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Korean dessert, about 1 hr 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.5 · Nutty 5.3 · Salinity 3.6 · Richness 3.6 · Funk & Ferment 3.3 · Warm Spice 2.4 · Earthy 1.9 · Umami 1.3 · Floral 1.2 · Bitterness 0.9
What's in it (10)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/3 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Time & effort: about 1 hr 25 min (25 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 320.6 kcal, 8.7 g protein, 11.3 g fat, 47.4 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Prepare a yeast dough, let rise until doubled, then divide into balls.
- Press a cavity into each ball and fill with a mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts.
- Seal the dough around the filling, place on a hot oiled griddle, and press flat with a spatula until golden on both sides.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.