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Chinese Scallion Pancakes 葱油饼 | Super Crispy & Flaky! 🤤

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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
2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
1/2 cup boiling water (120ml)
1/4 cup cool water (60ml)
1 tsp baking powder (4.8g)
1/2 tsp salt (14g)
1 tbsp neutral oil (14g)
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (128g)
1/2 cup neutral oil (112g)
1 tsp salt (14g)
1 tsp sugar (14g)
1/2 tbsp chicken bouillon (75g)
8-10 bunches scallions

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

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of boiling water, and 1/4 cup of cool water to form a dough.

2

Add 1 tsp of baking powder and 1/2 tsp of salt to the dough mixture and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.

3

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

4

Roll out the dough into a thin circle on a floured surface.

5

Brush the surface with 1 tbsp of neutral oil, sprinkle with 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of sugar, and chopped scallions.

6

Roll the dough into a log, then coil it into a spiral shape.

7

Flatten the spiral gently with your palm, then roll it out again into a circle.

8

Heat 1/2 cup of neutral oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

9

Place the pancake in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

10

Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

11

Cut into wedges and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrolling pinskilletknifecutting boardbench scraperpastry brushsmall rolling pin

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutensesame

Also Known As

Cong You BingGreen Onion Pancakes

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