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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.

ChineseCNside
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup hot water
soy sauce
vinegar
sesame oil
garlic
spring onions
coconut sriracha

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

Mix 2 cups flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl.

2

Create a well in the center and pour in 3/4 cup hot water.

3

Mix until the wooden spoon becomes unwieldy, then use hands to combine.

4

Knead the dough on a bench until smooth, adding extra flour if it sticks.

5

Check if the dough is ready by poking it; it should spring back quickly.

6

Cover the dough with baking paper and let it rest for 45 minutes.

7

Prepare the dipping sauces: mix soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and finely grated garlic in a bowl.

8

Add some chopped spring onions to the dipping sauce mix.

9

For the spicy sauce, use coconut sriracha.

10

After resting, divide the dough into about 8 pieces and keep them covered.

11

Roll each piece into a cylinder for easier division.

12

Flatten one piece into a circle, then roll it up to create layers.

13

Brush with sesame oil and sprinkle with chopped spring onions and salt.

14

Roll it up again into a circle, then flatten and roll out to about 12 cm in diameter.

15

Heat a pan with a little oil and cook the pancake until it has charred spots.

16

Cut the cooked pancake into triangles for serving.

17

Serve with soy and sesame dipping sauce and coconut sriracha.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingfrying

Equipment Needed

bowlwooden spoonbenchbaking paperpan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutensesame

Also Known As

Cong You BingGreen Onion Pancakes

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