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Inside China’s Morning Markets: Street Food, Real Life and Local Flavors in Kunming, Yunnan

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Scallion Pancakes

Cultural Context

Scallion pancakes, or Cong You Bing, have their roots in Chinese cuisine, traditionally served as a street food or snack. They are known for their flaky, crispy texture and savory flavor, making them a popular choice in various regions of China. Today, scallion pancakes are enjoyed worldwide, often found in Chinese restaurants and adapted with different fillings and dips.

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45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup corn
1/2 cup peanuts
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
4 scallions
1 cup chestnuts
1 cup glutinous rice
1 lb beef
2 medium potatoes
1/4 cup mint leaves
2 oranges
2 bananas

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while bread flour can enhance texture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while canola is more economical.

scallions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: green onions

Chives provide a similar flavor with fewer calories.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: toasted sunflower oil

💰Cheaper: peanut oil

Sunflower oil is lighter, while peanut oil is budget-friendly.

1

Explore the early morning market in Yunnan, China.

2

Observe the aroma of the market, particularly from the buckwheat pancakes.

3

Note the persimmon cakes that are sun-dried.

4

Ask about the sauce, which is oil mixed with salt.

5

Taste the tangyuan coated with soybean powder and topped with brown sugar syrup.

6

Look at the various stalls selling oranges, vegetable seedlings, and mint plants.

7

Enjoy a bowl of beef stewed with potatoes.

8

Identify the avocados from Menglian, Yunnan.

9

View the large zongzi wrapped in banana leaves with a light flavor.

10

See the porcini mushrooms popular in the market.

11

Learn about the vine stem that has a numbing and spicy taste, which can be used in soups or salads.

12

Blanch the vine stem, cut it into pieces, and mix it with other ingredients for a delicious dish.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlskilletknifecutting boardpot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutensesame

Also Known As

Cong You BingGreen Onion Pancakes

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