What's in it
Dough, brown sugar, seeds, nuts.
More about Seed-filled Hotteok
Seed hotteok is the street snack of Nampo-dong and BIFF Square in Busan: the hotteok is fried, cut open with scissors, filled with seeds and nuts and handed over in a paper cup. Hold it upright — the melted sugar inside is very hot.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: usually yes.
- Vegan: possibly — check for egg, dairy and honey.
- Pork: usually pork-free.
- Allergens: Wheat / gluten, Tree nuts, Sesame.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is seed-filled hotteok?
Busan-style hotteok cut open and stuffed with sunflower and pumpkin seeds.
Is seed-filled hotteok spicy?
No — it is not spicy.
Is seed-filled hotteok vegetarian?
Usually yes.
Does seed-filled hotteok contain pork?
Usually pork-free.
Is seed-filled hotteok gluten-free?
No — it usually contains wheat (gluten). Recipes vary, so ask if you need to avoid it.
What is seed-filled hotteok called in Korean?
씨앗호떡, pronounced “ssiathotteok”.