Scallion Pancakes
Flaky, crispy pan-fried flatbread with layers of scallion oil — a beloved Chinese street snack.
- prep 40 min
- cook 15 min
- total 55 min
- serves 4
- intermediate
- vegetarian
- China
Ingredients
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 180 ml boiling water
- 6 stalks scallions
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
Steps
- Mix the flour with boiling water until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead 8 minutes until smooth.
- Rest covered 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into thin rectangles.
- Brush with sesame oil and sprinkle chopped scallions and salt.
- Roll into tight spirals, then flatten into discs.
- Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat to 170°C.
- Fry each pancake 3 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Cut into wedges and serve immediately with black vinegar dipping sauce.
≈ 280 kcal · 6 g protein · 38 g carbs · 12 g fat — per serving, estimate