Scallion Pancake
Veg
Vegan
Crispy, layered pan-fried flatbread swirled with sesame oil and green onion — a popular Chinese starter.
Cuisines
Chinese
Best for
Breakfast
Lunch
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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2 cups | Flour |
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1/4 cup | Water , cold |
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1/4 cup | Vegetable oil |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1 cup | Scallion , finely chopped |
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— | Oil , extra, for frying |
Instructions
- 1 In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together.
- 2 Gradually add the boiling water to the flour mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until a rough dough forms.
- 3 Add the cold water and continue to mix until the dough comes together.
- 4 Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- 5 Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 6 Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
- 7 Roll out one portion of the dough into a thin circle, about 1/8 inch thick.
- 8 Brush the surface with a thin layer of vegetable oil and sprinkle evenly with half of the chopped scallions.
- 9 Roll up the circle into a log, then coil the log into a spiral, tucking the end underneath.
- 10 Flatten the spiral gently with your hand and then roll it out into a thin pancake.
- 11 Repeat the process with the second portion of dough.
- 12 Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 13 Fry each pancake for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- 14 Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- 15 Cut the pancakes into wedges and serve warm.
Tips
For extra crispiness, press the pancakes gently with a spatula while frying.