π₯ Chinese Scallion Pancakes (Crispy, Flaky & Addictive)
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Description
Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside β these Chinese scallion pancakes are the perfect appetizer. Served with a salty-sweet dipping sauce, they bring comfort and crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
πΎ 250 g all-purpose flour (2 cups)
π§ 160 ml hot water (β cup)
π§ Β½ tsp salt
π§ 30 g scallions, finely chopped (2β3 stalks)
π« 30 ml vegetable oil (2 tbsp)
π’οΈ Additional oil for frying
For the dipping sauce:
π« 30 ml soy sauce (2 tbsp)
π 5 ml rice vinegar (1 tsp)
π― 5 ml sesame oil (1 tsp)
πΆοΈ Optional: pinch of chili flakes
Preparation
1οΈβ£ 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.
2οΈβ£ 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.
3οΈβ£ Cook: Heat a bit of oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook each pancake 2β3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
4οΈβ£ Make the sauce: Mix all dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
Total Time
π οΈ Prep: 15 min (+30 min rest)
π₯ Cook: 10 min
π Total: 55 min
Nutritional Value
π₯ Calories: 240 kcal
πͺ Protein: 5 g
π§ Fat: 10 g
π Carbohydrates: 32 g
π§ Sodium: 450 mg
Advice
For extra flakiness, use chopsticks to swirl the dough spiral before the final roll-out.
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