Description
Scallion Pancakes are a crispy, savory Chinese flatbread made with simple ingredients. This dish features a flaky texture with a fragrant scallion filling, perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup scallions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional
Instructions
- Make the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, add the flour and slowly pour in the boiling water while stirring with a wooden spoon or chopsticks. Gradually add the cold water until the dough starts to come together. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll Out the Dough:
- Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a thin circle about 8 inches in diameter.
- Brush with Oil and Sprinkle Scallions:
- Lightly brush each dough circle with sesame oil (optional) or vegetable oil. Sprinkle the chopped scallions over the dough and season with a pinch of salt.
- Roll and Coil the Dough:
- Roll each dough circle into a tight log. Coil the log into a spiral shape, then gently flatten it with your hand and roll it out again into a thin pancake about 6 inches in diameter.
- Cook the Pancakes:
- Heat 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook each pancake for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with remaining pancakes, adding more oil as needed.
- Serve:
- Cut the pancakes into wedges and serve hot. They are delicious on their own or with dipping sauces like soy sauce, black vinegar, or chili oil.
Notes
- If you prefer, you can omit the sesame oil and use only vegetable oil.
- Ensure the skillet is hot enough before adding the pancakes to get a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg