Description
A delicious and easy recipe for scallion pancakes served with a flavorful dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
- 1 cup scallions, finely chopped
- Soy sauce, for dipping
- Rice vinegar, for dipping
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually pour in the boiling water while stirring with a fork or chopsticks until a shaggy dough forms. Allow it to cool slightly, then knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- After resting, divide the dough into four equal pieces. Roll out one piece into a thin rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick. Brush a thin layer of vegetable oil over the surface, then sprinkle with a quarter of the chopped scallions.
- Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Coil the log into a spiral shape and tuck the end underneath. Flatten the spiral gently with your palm, then roll it out again into a circle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Once hot, place the pancake in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces.
- For the dipping sauce, mix equal parts soy sauce and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Add sesame oil and chili oil if desired for extra flavor.
- Serve the scallion pancakes hot with the dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add minced garlic or ginger to the scallions before rolling.
- You can also experiment with adding other herbs like cilantro or even cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg