Scallion Pancake Perfection (蔥油餅)

蔥油餅 (Scallion Pancake) is a popular Taiwanese street food known for its crispy layers and savory flavor. This recipe will guide you through creating the perfect scallion pancake at home.

Scallion Pancake Perfection (蔥油餅)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Gradually add the hot water while stirring until a dough forms.
  2. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes, then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll each portion into a thin circle.
  4. Brush the dough with vegetable oil, sprinkle with chopped scallions, and roll it up into a cylinder.
  5. Flatten the cylinder into a pancake shape and pan-fry in vegetable oil until golden brown on both sides.
  6. Repeat with the remaining dough portions.
  7. Serve the scallion pancakes hot, cut into wedges.

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
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
5g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Frying pan Spatula

Tools

Rolling pin

Serving suggestions

Serve the scallion pancakes with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispiness, add a bit of oil to the dough and between the layers when rolling out the pancake.

Cost

$5