Traditional Scallion Pancakes Recipe
This recipe makes 8-10 scallion pancakes. Preparation time is approximately 20 minutes, and cooking time takes around 15-20 minutes. The pancakes can be enjoyed as a snack or side dish, and they pair well with a variety of dipping sauces.
Equipment Needed:
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Measuring cups (dry and liquid)
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Non-stick skillet or griddle
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Scissors
- Wooden spoon or spatula for flipping pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions about 4-5 scallions
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
- Chop the scallions finely and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, and white pepper.
- Gradually add the vegetable oil and warm water to the flour mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into 6-8 equal pieces.
Step 2: Roll out the dough
- Roll out each piece of dough into a thin circle, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Brush the surface of each circle with a little bit of vegetable oil.
- Sprinkle a few pinches of chopped scallions onto the center of each circle.
- Fold the dough over the scallions to form a half-moon shape, and press the edges together to seal.
Step 3: Heat the skillet and fry the pancakes
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Place a few drops of vegetable oil onto the skillet and spread it around with a paper towel.
- When the oil is hot, place the pancakes onto the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the pancakes hot with soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes sprinkled on top. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional Facts (per serving):
Calories: 170
Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Protein: 3g
Sodium: 200mg