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Green Onion Pancake

Green Onion Pancake

Crispy and golden Green Onion Pancakes with tender, chewy layers and fragrant scallions, perfect as a snack or side dish

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 pancakes

Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups – forms the dough structure and gives a chewy texture
  • Hot Water: ¾ cup – softens flour and makes dough elastic
  • Salt: ½ teaspoon – enhances flavor
  • Vegetable Oil: ¼ cup plus more for frying – adds moisture and crispiness
  • Green Onions (Scallions): 5 stalks, finely chopped – provides fresh onion flavor
  • Toasted Sesame Oil: 1 tablespoon – adds nutty aroma and depth

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Warm a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Mix flour and salt, pour in hot water, stir until shaggy dough forms, knead until smooth.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly oil a bowl, place dough inside, cover, and let rest 30–45 minutes.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Divide dough into 4 parts, roll each thin, brush with sesame oil, sprinkle scallions, roll up, coil into spiral, flatten gently.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Fry pancakes in a tablespoon of oil 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. Finishing Touches: Rest pancakes on a wire rack for a minute.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve hot with dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Rest dough for 30–45 minutes to ensure tender pancakes
  • Use medium heat for frying to avoid burning
  • Reheat leftovers in a dry skillet to maintain crispiness
  • Cover dough pieces with a damp cloth while working to prevent drying
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snack/Side
  • Method: Pan-Fried
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 0.5g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Green Onion Pancake, Scallion Pancake, Chinese Pancakes, Savory Pancakes, Crispy Pancakes