How to Make Crispy Scallion Pancakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Scallion pancakes are a popular Chinese dish that are often enjoyed as a savory snack or as part of a larger meal. These crispy, flavorful pancakes are made with a simple dough that is filled with chopped scallions and pan-fried until golden brown and crispy. The combination of the light, flaky texture of the pancake and the fragrant, oniony flavor of the scallions makes for a truly irresistible treat.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 3 tablespoons melted chicken fat
  • 1 cup thinly sliced scallions
  • ½ cup vegetable oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 pancakes

  • Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Pour in boiling water slowly, while mixing with a fork, until all the water is absorbed. Pour in cold water and mix with your hands until the flour has been incorporated. Turn out mixture onto a clean surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Cover dough with a piece of plastic wrap and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Lightly grease your work surface. Working with 1 piece at a time, roll out dough into a thin rectangle. Brush with melted chicken fat and sprinkle with 1/4 cup scallions. Starting on the long edge, roll dough into a rope. Roll the rope into a coil and tuck the end underneath. Press down with your hand to flatten slightly, and set aside. Repeat with the remaining dough and scallions.
  • Lightly grease your work surface to prevent sticking. Roll each dough coil into a circle, about 7 inches in diameter.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add enough vegetable oil to cover the surface of the pan. Add 1 pancake to the hot oil and fry for 1 minute. Flip and fry for 1 more minute on the other side. Continue to cook, flipping regularly, until each side is evenly browned, pressing down with a spatula if necessary to ensure even browning. Remove to a cutting board to cool. Repeat with the remaining pancakes. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    375 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 443mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 148mg