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Taiwanese Breakfast Biscuits

Cultural Context

Originating from Taiwan, these breakfast biscuits are a beloved street food, often enjoyed with a side of soy or chili sauce. Traditionally, they are made with simple ingredients, showcasing the Taiwanese knack for transforming basic elements into delightful dishes. Today, they are enjoyed not only in Taiwan but also in various Asian communities worldwide, often adapted with different fillings or toppings.

TaiwaneseTWmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup lard
3/4 cup green onions, chopped
1/4 cup pork fat
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt

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

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

scallions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: green onions

Chives provide a similar flavor profile.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier due to its monounsaturated fats.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: toasted sunflower oil

💰Cheaper: toasted canola oil

Sunflower oil offers a nutty flavor at a lower cost.

1

Knead the dough and mix in lard and green onions.

2

Fold the dough multiple times.

3

Let the oven do its magic, baking for 20 minutes at 240 degrees Celsius.

4

Shape the dough into a long oval that looks like a horse's ear.

5

Stuff the dough with black sesame and sugar.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrolling pinskilletknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Hong BaoTaiwanese Scallion Pancakes

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