Preparation Steps

• In a small bowl, combine warm milk, instant yeast, and sugar. Set aside for 5 minutes.
• In a separate large bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Pour the milk and yeast mixture into the dry ingredients bowl.
• Stir until a smooth dough forms. Cover the dough; let it rest for at least one and a half hours, or until it has tripled in size.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Lightly grease your hands. Grab a handful of dough, flatten it out in your palm. Place 2 tablespoons of cheese into the center of the dough. Fold the edges together, around the cheese, and seal the dough at the edges. Repeat with remaining dough.
• Add the uncooked hotteok to the hot pan and gently flatten it. Cook for approximately 1 minute, or until golden brown. Flip the hotteok and gently press down again to flatten a bit more. Cook for another minute, or until it’s golden brown on both sides.
• Set aside the cooked hotteok on paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Serve hot, enjoy!