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Brown Sugar Hotteok Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Special equipment needed:
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling pin
- Non-stick pan or griddle

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
2. Add warm water and mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
5. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, chopped walnuts, almonds, and peanuts.
6. Divide the dough into 8-10 pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
7. Flatten each ball with a rolling pin and add a spoonful of the brown sugar mixture in the center.
8. Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal the filling.
9. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and add vegetable oil.
10. Place the filled dough on the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
11. Serve hot.


- Time:
Preparation time: 40 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat
Serving size:
- 8-10 pieces

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 5g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any type of nuts you prefer instead of walnuts, almonds, and peanuts.

Variations:
- You can add cinnamon or other spices to the brown sugar mixture for added flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to seal the edges of the dough well to prevent the filling from leaking out.
- Use a non-stick pan or griddle to prevent the hotteok from sticking.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover hotteok in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the hotteok in the microwave or oven until warm.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the hotteok on a plate with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Garnishes:
- Garnish with chopped nuts or fresh fruit.

Pairings:
- Serve with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Suggested side dishes:
- Korean-style fried chicken
- Kimchi fried rice

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough is too sticky, add more flour.
- If the hotteok is not cooking evenly, adjust the heat.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the hotteok thoroughly to prevent foodborne illness.

Food history:
- Hotteok is a popular Korean street food that originated in the city of Jeonju.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, nutty, and slightly savory.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a snack or dessert.

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Region: Korean

Taste: Sweet, Nutty, Chewy, Caramelized