How to enjoy Korea’s winter street snacks

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. As temperatures drop, enticing aromas make it hard to walk past food stalls without stopping. The problem often starts with “just one bite” and ends with an unexpected calorie overload. While many winter snacks look similar, their calorie counts and nutritional makeup vary widely — and so does their impact on weight management. Here is a calorie-based ranking of some of Korea’s most popular cold-season treats. No. 1 — Hotteok Hotteok, a fried donut, ranks at the top for calories. Because the dough itself is sweet and pan-fried in oil, a single hotteok contains roughly 250 to 300 calories. When filled generously with seeds, nuts and sugar syrup, it can reach 350 to 400 calories. Despite the high calorie content, it does not keep you full for long, often leading to additional snacking. For those watching their weight, treating it as a small dessert after a meal is the safest option. No. 2 — Custard-filled bungeoppang These fish-shaped cakes filled with custard cream contain more sugar and fat than the traditional red bean version, aver