Description
Bungeoppang (Korean Fish-Shaped Pastry) is a crispy, golden street snack filled with sweet or savory fillings like red bean paste, custard, or Nutella. A nostalgic Korean favorite, this delightful treat is quick to make at home with a fish-shaped mold, delivering the perfect balance of fluffy interior and crunchy exterior in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Batter:
- 1 cup (125g) plain flour or cake flour, sifted
- 2 tsp baking powder, sifted
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 175 ml milk or water
- 3 Tbsp caster sugar
- 1 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 egg
For the Filling (about 1 Tbsp per pastry):
- Sweetened red bean paste
- Custard
- Chocolate or Nutella
- Cheese or other savory options
Other:
- 1 Tbsp melted butter or cooking oil for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add milk (or water), sugar, melted butter, and egg. Stir until smooth and lump-free. Transfer to a jug for easy pouring.
- Preheat the Pan: Heat a bungeoppang pan over medium-low heat and lightly grease it with melted butter or oil using a brush.
- Assemble: Pour batter into the fish molds, filling them halfway. Add about 1 tablespoon of your chosen filling in the center, then pour more batter to cover the filling completely.
- Cook: Close the pan and cook for about 2 minutes per side, flipping halfway through, until both sides are golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Carefully remove the pastries from the mold and let cool on a wire rack for 1–2 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
- Using cake flour yields a lighter, crispier texture.
- Ensure the pan is preheated properly for even browning.
- Mix in 1–2 Tbsp of sweet rice flour to the batter for a chewier bite.
- Experiment with fillings like jam, pumpkin puree, or cream cheese for creative twists.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
