🥟 Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing)

Description

Crispy on the outside, chewy and savory inside — scallion pancakes are a beloved Chinese street food made from flaky layered dough filled with fresh green onions 🌱🥟. Pan-fried to golden perfection and served hot.

Ingredients

• 🌾 250 g all-purpose flour (9 oz)
• 💧 150 ml hot water (⅔ cup)
• 🧂 4 g salt (¾ tsp)
• 🌿 50 g scallions, finely chopped (1.75 oz)
• 🌻 30 ml sesame oil (2 tbsp)
• 🛢 30 ml vegetable oil (2 tbsp), for frying

Preparation

1. 1️⃣ In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually mix in hot water to form a soft dough. Knead for 5–6 minutes.
2. 2️⃣ Cover and let dough rest for 30 minutes.
3. 3️⃣ Divide into 4 balls. Roll out each into a thin circle.
4. 4️⃣ Brush with sesame oil and sprinkle scallions evenly. Roll into a log, coil into a spiral, then roll flat again.
5. 5️⃣ Fry each pancake in a pan over medium heat with vegetable oil until golden brown on both sides.
6. 6️⃣ Cut into wedges and serve warm 🥢

Total Time

⏳ Prep time: 20 minutes (+30 min rest)
🔥 Cooking time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total time: 35 minutes active (65 min total)

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