How to Make Green Onion Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Chinese cuisine, then green onion cakes are a must-try! These delicious and savory snacks are a popular street food in China and can also be found in many Chinese restaurants around the world. Green onion cakes, also known as scallion pancakes, are made from a simple dough that is then filled with chopped green onions and pan-fried until crispy and golden brown.

These savory treats are a great way to add some variety to your usual snack routine and make for a perfec...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 ¼ cups boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 16 cakes

  • Use a fork to mix flour and boiling water in a large bowl. Knead dough into a ball. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let dough rest for 30 to 60 minutes.
  • Evenly divide dough into 16 pieces. Roll each piece into a 1/4 inch thick circle. Brush each circle with oil, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with about 1 teaspoon of green onions. Roll up, cigar style; coil each pancake and pinch open ends together to form a disc. Roll each circle flat to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet. Fry cakes until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Add more oil between batches, if necessary.
  • Nutrition

    49 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 25mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 78mg