Chef John’s Chinese Scallion Pancakes

Name: Chef John's Chinese Scallion Pancakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup hot water; 1/4 cup sesame oil (or vegetable oil); 1 cup finely chopped scallions; Extra flour (for dusting)

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Chinese scallion pancakes are a crispy, flaky, and savory delight, perfect as an appetizer or side dish. This traditional dish is made by layering dough with fragrant scallions, creating irresistible layers of crunch and chewiness.

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Chef John’s Chinese Scallion Pancakes Ingredients Directions Notes

Chef John’s Chinese Scallion Pancakes

Recipe by RecipeWikki

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup hot water
1/4 cup sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
1 cup finely chopped scallions
Extra flour (for dusting)

Directions

Prepare the Dough
In a bowl, mix the flour and salt.
Gradually add hot water while stirring until a dough forms.
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth, then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes
Roll and Layer
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
Roll each portion into a thin circle, brush with sesame oil, and sprinkle with scallions.
Roll the dough into a log, then coil it into a spiral shape and flatten it gently.
Roll it out again into a thin pancake.
Cook the Pancakes
Heat a pan over medium heat and add a thin layer of oil.
Cook each pancake for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Drain on paper towels and cut into wedges.