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green onion recipes - Golden brown crispy scallion pancakes sliced on a wooden board

Authentic Crispy Scallion Pancakes

A classic Chinese-style savory pancake that is flaky, crispy, and loaded with fresh green onions.

  • Total Time: PT55M
  • Yield: 4 pancakes 1x

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup hot water (not boiling)
2 cups thinly sliced green onions (scallions)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more for frying)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, add the flour and slowly pour in the hot water while stirring with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
Step 2: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 3: Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes to relax the gluten.
Step 4: While the dough rests, mix the sliced green onions with the sesame oil and salt in a small bowl.
Step 5: Divide the rested dough into 4 equal portions and roll each piece out into a very thin rectangle or circle.
Step 6: Brush a thin layer of vegetable oil over the dough, sprinkle with the green onion mixture, and roll it up tightly like a cigar.
Step 7: Twist the dough rope into a spiral (like a snail) and tuck the end underneath, then flatten it with your palm and roll it out again into a 6-inch circle.
Step 8: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry each pancake for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

  • Prep Time: PT40M
  • Cook Time: PT15M
  • Category: Side Dishes
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Pancake
  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
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