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Scallion Pancakes Recipe

Chinese · Appetizer · 35 min total

Crispy, flaky Chinese flatbreads studded with fresh scallions, perfect as an appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
• 1 cup finely chopped scallions (about 1 bunch)
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Pour in boiling water and stir with chopsticks until a shaggy dough forms. Let cool slightly, then knead for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and rest for 20 minutes.
2. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. On a lightly oiled surface, roll each piece into a thin rectangle about 8x12 inches. Brush with oil, sprinkle with scallions (and optional sesame oil and white pepper).
3. Starting from a long side, roll tightly into a log. Coil the log into a spiral and tuck the end underneath. Flatten gently with your hand. Repeat with remaining pieces. Let rest for 10 minutes.
4. Roll each spiral into a 6-inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook one pancake for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Repeat with remaining pancakes, adding oil as needed.
6. Cut into wedges and serve hot with soy sauce or dipping sauce of choice.

Tips

• For extra flakiness, use cold water instead of boiling water and rest dough longer.
• Store leftover pancakes in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a dry skillet.
• Add a pinch of five-spice powder to the scallions for variation.

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