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Scallion Pancakes

Crispy, flaky scallion pancakes that are easy to make and comforting to eat, perfect for lifting your spirits any day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use plain old Tesco value flour for affordability.
  • 3/4 cup boiling water Hot water helps make the dough tender.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Just enough; we’re not making soup here.
Filling Ingredients
  • 4-5 pieces scallions, finely chopped Feel free to add more if you love scallions.
  • to taste sesame oil Just a drizzle.
  • to taste vegetable oil for frying Use whatever is on hand.

Method
 

Make the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Gradually add the boiling water, and mix with a fork until it starts to come together.
Knead
  1. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for about 5-10 minutes until it’s smooth.
Rest
  1. Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
Roll and Layer
  1. Divide the dough into four equal parts. Roll each piece out into a thin circle. Brush lightly with sesame oil, sprinkle with chopped scallions, roll it up like a burrito, then coil it into a spiral.
Roll Again
  1. Gently roll the coiled dough into a circle again.
Fry
  1. Heat some vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry each pancake for about 2-3 minutes on each side until it’s golden brown and crispy.
Drain and Serve
  1. Remove the pancakes and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 160mgFiber: 1g

Notes

If you burn the bottom, you can cut it off and pretend it’s a trendy charcoal-infused version. Scallions can be substituted with green onions or shallots in a pinch. For leftovers, they taste even better the next day when reheated in a skillet.
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