Crispy Fried Pancakes (脆皮煎饼)
脆皮煎饼 (Crispy Fried Pancakes) is a popular dish in Shanxi Cuisine, known for its crispy texture and savory flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, water, and salt to form a dough. Knead the dough for 5 minutes, then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll out each portion into a thin circle.
- Brush each circle with vegetable oil, then sprinkle with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
- Roll up each circle into a long cylinder, then coil the cylinder into a round pancake shape.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry each pancake until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 8g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Frying pan Spatula Large bowl
Tools
Rolling pin Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the crispy fried pancakes with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil.
Tips & tricks
For extra crispiness, you can double fry the pancakes by frying them once, letting them cool, then frying them again until golden brown.
Cost
$5