Description
These flavorful Chinese scallion pancakes are a crispy, savory flatbread infused with aromatic green onions and a hint of Chinese five spice, perfect as a snack or appetizer served with a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Filling and Finishing
- 2 cups scallion greens, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for brushing inside the pancake)
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and Himalayan pink salt. Gradually stir in the boiling water followed by the cold water and vegetable oil to form a dough. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, then cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Divide and roll out dough: After resting, divide the dough into four equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin circle approximately 7-8 inches in diameter.
- Add filling and layer: Lightly brush the surface of each rolled dough circle with sesame oil. Sprinkle the chopped scallion greens evenly over the surface, then dust with the Chinese five spice powder.
- Roll and coil dough: Roll each dough circle into a log shape, then coil the log into a round snail-like shape. Flatten gently with your hand, then roll out again into a 7-inch pancake shape.
- Cook the pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat. Place a pancake in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp. Repeat with the remaining pancakes, adding a small amount of vegetable oil to the pan as needed.
- Serve: Serve the scallion pancakes hot with your favorite soy-based or sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Notes
- A scallion pancake is a flatbread filled with aromatic green onions and typically served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce.
- Resting the dough allows gluten to relax, making the pancakes tender yet crispy.
- Using both boiling and cold water helps achieve the perfect dough consistency.
- Additional spices like white pepper or chili flakes can be added for heat.
- Can be reheated in a skillet to restore crispiness if made ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 307 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 301 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
