Ho Dduk Korean Pancakes Food

HO DDUK (KOREAN PANCAKES)

Steps:

• Mix yeast, 2 Tbsp sugar and WARM water together in a bowl.
• Mix potato flakes with cold water in a separate bowl.
• In your mixer combine the powdered milk, 1/4 sugar, salt and 4 C flour.
• Add softened butter, eggs, yeast and potato mixtures to mixer bowl.
• Mix until well blended.
• Add remaining flour in small amounts until it"cleans" the sides of the mixing bowl.
• Remove from bowl and knead on a floured board for about 10 minutes.
• Grease a clean bowl and set the dough inside to rise for about 45 minutes.
• Divide into 36 balls and cover with a damp cloth.
• Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together.
• Add more cinnamon if you prefer.
• Add enough oil to the bottom of a skillet to just barely cover the bottom.
• Heat over a medium flame.
• Take a ball of dough and flatten in the palm of your hand.
• Put a spoonful of the cinnamon mixture on the dough and wrap the dough around it.
• Put into the hot oil and let cook about a half of a minute then flatten with a spatula.
• Let cook another 30 seconds, flip and flatten some more.
• Allow it to finish browning.
• Remove from skillet and let cool on a paper towel.
• Repeat the process adding more oil as needed to the skillet to prevent the pancakes from sticking.

KOREAN PANCAKES (PA JUN)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar (if using) and red pepper flakes. Mix well and set aside.
• Fill a pitcher or glass with ice and 1/2 cup or more cold water; set aside. Place a small (6-8 inch) non-stick or well seasoned skillet over medium-low heat. Coat bottom with vegetable oil and allow to heat.
• In a medium bowl, whisk eggs just until frothy. Add flour and salt and whisk to combine. Add vegetables and stir to blend. Add 1/2 cup ice water and mix again to blend.
• Fill a 1/2 cup measuring cup with batter and pour into hot pan. Allow to sit until browned and crispy on bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip pancake and cook another 2 minutes. Place on a serving plate and keep warm (or set aside to serve at room temperature). Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with dipping sauce.