🥟 Chinese Scallion Pancakes (Crispy, Flaky & Addictive)

Description

Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside — these Chinese scallion pancakes are the perfect appetizer. Served with a salty-sweet dipping sauce, they bring comfort and crunch in every bite.

Ingredients

• 🌾 250 g all-purpose flour (2 cups)
• 💧 160 ml hot water (⅔ cup)
• 🧂 ½ tsp salt
• 🧅 30 g scallions, finely chopped (2–3 stalks)
• 🫒 30 ml vegetable oil (2 tbsp)
• 🛢️ Additional oil for frying
• For the dipping sauce:
• 🫙 30 ml soy sauce (2 tbsp)
• 🍚 5 ml rice vinegar (1 tsp)
• 🍯 5 ml sesame oil (1 tsp)
• 🌶️ Optional: pinch of chili flakes

Preparation

1. 1️⃣ Make the dough: Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Slowly stir in hot water, mixing with chopsticks or a spoon. Knead into a smooth dough and rest for 30 minutes.
2. 2️⃣ Shape: Divide dough into 4 balls. Roll each into a thin circle, brush with oil, sprinkle with scallions, roll up, then coil into a spiral. Flatten again into a pancake.
3. 3️⃣ Cook: Heat a bit of oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook each pancake 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
4. 4️⃣ Make the sauce: Mix all dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

Total Time

🛠️ Prep: 15 min (+30 min rest)
🔥 Cook: 10 min
🕒 Total: 55 min

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