Description
Learn how to make delicious and crispy scallion pancakes, a classic Chinese appetizer that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions (green parts only)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Extra flour for rolling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine flour and salt, then gradually add boiling water. Mix until the dough starts to come together. Add cold water and continue mixing until a rough dough forms.
- Knead and Rest: Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Shape and Fill: Divide the dough, roll into circles, brush with sesame oil, sprinkle scallions, roll into logs, coil into spirals, then flatten and roll into pancakes.
- Cook: Fry the pancakes in oil until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy warm with a dipping sauce.
Notes
- Serve with a simple dipping sauce made of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili flakes.
- These pancakes can be made ahead and reheated in a skillet or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
