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Scallion Pancakes Recipe

Scallion Pancakes Recipe

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  • Author: Elizabeth
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 pancakes
  • Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Learn how to make delicious Scallion Pancakes at home with this easy recipe. These crispy Chinese flatbreads are packed with savory scallions and perfect for an appetizer or side dish.


Ingredients

Scale

Dough:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Additional:

  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
  • 1 cup scallions, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying


Instructions

  1. Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Slowly add boiling water while stirring until a dough forms. Knead with cold water until smooth. Rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare Pancakes: Divide dough, roll out, brush with sesame oil, sprinkle scallions, roll into logs, coil into spirals, flatten, and roll out into pancakes.
  3. Cook Pancakes: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Cook pancakes until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  4. Serve: Cut into wedges and serve warm with soy sauce.

Notes

  • Enhance flavor with five-spice powder or chili flakes.
  • Pancakes can be frozen uncooked for later use.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 pancake
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg