호떡--Sweet Korean Pancakes
Koreans like their feet, so they walk a lot of places. Koreans also really love food, so there are always places to go and food along the way. This sweet snack, 호떡, Hoddeok, is a wonderful way to quell your hunger for at least a few minutes until you can meet your mother for something more substantial. On the inside is a bit of awesomeness in the form of brown sugar, melted and runny, and crushed peanuts. If you are not careful you might get a bit burned because it's a bit like pizza--you don't even know you've burned your entire palate until your stomach is full and your mouth blistered. Do we care? Not a bit; as long as we feel good and full.
One thing to be careful for is saying the word "hot dog" because it sounds surprisingly like "Hoddeok". I used to work at a Hot Dog shop and I often told stories and was very often misunderstood and people thought I made these along busy intersections just like Koreans. Hail, Korea! Sweet mysteries of life revealed! Why not try a bite next time you're in Korea?
mmmm looks tasty
ReplyDeletelol, hot dog!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a picture of me eating one of these because only then could you truly grasp the tastiness. If you're ever in Korea these are a must. Promise me that you'll book a flight immediately so you can try these!
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That looks so good. Now where can I get some? :)
ReplyDeleteShutterbug! Maybe you'd have to go to a major city to get one... Maybe Washington, DC, LA, New York, or somewhere with a high Korean concentration? I wish I could just mail them to you!
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ReplyDeleteAnd regarding those yummy snacks, I'm sure I could find them in one of those Korean stores.
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ReplyDeleteThose looks really good and probably really good with syrup!!
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ReplyDeleteThe only problem with these things is that if you don't buy all you want right away there is normally a line and you have to wait again. Best to buy a few.
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