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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
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup boiling water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup hot oil
1 cup chopped scallions
to taste egg

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

Add flour into a large mixing bowl.

2

Add salt to the flour and mix together.

3

Gradually add water to the flour mixture, stirring slowly until combined.

4

Transfer the wet batter into a bowl coated with oil and mix to ensure the oil covers the batter.

5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.

6

In another bowl, mix flour, pepper, and hot oil to make yosu, ensuring no clumps remain.

7

Remove the batter from the refrigerator and form it into a log, cutting it into equal portions.

8

Oil the working surface and rolling pin, then roll out one portion of dough into a rectangle.

9

Spread yosu onto the wet dough and sprinkle with chopped scallions.

10

Roll the dough from one end to the other evenly, then shape it into a snail shell.

11

Flatten the rolled dough into a circle about seven inches in diameter.

12

Heat a pan with oil over medium to medium-high heat and place the pancake in the pan.

13

Cook each side for approximately three to five minutes until golden brown, flipping as needed.

14

Break open the pancake slightly to add an egg, spreading the yolk around the pancake.

15

Cook the pancake with the egg for about 30 seconds to a minute, then remove from the pan.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingfrying

Equipment Needed

large mixing bowlsmall mixing bowlrolling pinhot pancutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutensesame

Also Known As

Cong You BingGreen Onion Pancakes

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