Chinese Green Onion Pancakes


It doesn’t take that many ingredients to create this delicious treat that was found at Eating Out Loud. You’ll also find a link giving you a helpful photo tutorial. This recipe makes enough for extras to freeze for later. Make sure you use enough oil when frying or you may accidentally burn a few.

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon yeast dissolved in 1/2 cup warm water + 1 teaspoon sugar to activate yeast
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup finely chopped scallions
1 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:
Sift flour into 2 equal portions into separate bowls. In the first bowl, slowly add the yeast-water, mixing with a spatula, until a dough forms.

In the second bowl, sprinkle the salt into the flour. Slowly pour in 1/2 cup of the boiling hot water while vigorously stirring (this “cooks” the dough.) Add more water and keep stirring until a rough dough forms. (If you accidentally add too much water and the dough is too soft, add a little more flour.) Mix in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Roll the doughs out on a lightly floured surface and knead them together. Cover with a damp towel and let rise for 30 to 40 minutes.

On the same floured surface, roll out the risen dough. Form into a 1-inch thick log, and slice into Ping Pong-ball sized segments. With a rolling pin, roll each segment out to 4″ or 5″ circles. Lightly brush the top of each circle with vegetable oil. Sprinkle over with chopped scallions. Roll up the circle, semi-tightly, making sure the scallions stay in place.

Turn the spiral side face-up, then flatten again into a circle with the rolling pin. Place on a plate and repeat with the remaining dough until you have a stack of scallion-studded spiral patties. (Whatever you don’t cook immediately can be frozen for future use.)

Heat a flat-bottom skillet on medium high heat and add remaining 1 tablespoon cooking oil. Working in batches, pan-fry the pancakes until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Serve warm.

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10 Comments »
  1. avatar Martha Hughes says:

    These sound delicious.

  2. avatar Kathleen says:

    Wow, those look good. Did you make a dipping sauce for them? I could definitely see having a sesame ginger one.

    I’m going to make these one day. I love savory pancakes.

  3. avatar Julia says:

    I agree with Kathleen. I would love a good soy dipping sauce — maybe with mustard. Hmm….

  4. avatar Happi Shopr says:

    hubby would love these…I think they would be good with a sour cream and herb dip.

  5. avatar Andrea H says:

    I would love to try these but would probably leave out the scallions since I don’t care for them.

  6. avatar Barb says:

    they sound yummy!

  7. avatar ELSIE says:

    I am attending a “Chinese New Year” celebration dinner this upcoming weekend. I am going to share this recipe with my godmother who is hosting this event. Thanks for this recipe and thank you for the 1000th post giveaway!

  8. avatar Dawn Garlick says:

    made the heart shaped fudge for the kids and hubby, boy did I score the good wife and mommy points. Thanks for the great recipe and idea

  9. avatar Joanna says:

    I adore savory pancakes. I make some with cottage cheese that have green onions, too!

  10. avatar Lily says:

    I am feeling inspired to try my hand at cooking these- they look delicious!

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