Scallion pancakes are a popular Chinese snack that are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with layers of scallions throughout. Here is a recipe to make scallion pancakes at home:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of hot water
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 4-5 scallions, thinly sliced
- Additional vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and black pepper. Slowly pour in the hot water, stirring constantly, until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Brush the top of the dough with vegetable oil, and then sprinkle the scallions evenly over the surface.
- Starting from the short end, roll up the dough tightly into a cylinder.
- Cut the cylinder into 1-inch sections, and then use a rolling pin to flatten each section into a pancake, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, and add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Place a pancake into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the pancake from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining pancakes, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
- Serve the scallion pancakes hot, with soy sauce or sweet chili sauce for dipping.
Scallion pancakes are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer that is sure to please a crowd. You can also experiment with adding other ingredients such as minced garlic, sesame oil, or shredded carrots for extra flavor and texture. Enjoy!
