Chinese Scallion Pancakes

Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and half a teaspoon of salt to a bowl.
  2. 2Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and half a teaspoon of salt to a bowl.
  3. 3Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and half a teaspoon of salt to a bowl.
  4. 4Mix in half a cup of boiling water until absorbed and shaggy.
  5. 5Mix in half a cup of boiling water until absorbed and shaggy.
  6. 6Mix in half a cup of boiling water until absorbed and shaggy.
  7. 7Mix in a fourth cup of cold water.
  8. 8Mix in a fourth cup of cold water.
  9. 9Mix in a fourth cup of cold water.
  10. 10Once the water has been absorbed, begin kneading with your hand to form a rough ball.
  11. 11Once the water has been absorbed, begin kneading with your hand to form a rough ball.
  12. 12Once the water has been absorbed, begin kneading with your hand to form a rough ball.
  13. 13When the ball starts to take shape, knead it on the table for a few more minutes.
  14. 14When the ball starts to take shape, knead it on the table for a few more minutes.
  15. 15When the ball starts to take shape, knead it on the table for a few more minutes.
  16. 16Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes while prepping the filling.
  17. 17Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes while prepping the filling.
  18. 18Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes while prepping the filling.
  19. 19Cut the dark green part of the green onion in half, and then into smaller half moons.
  20. 20Cut the dark green part of the green onion in half, and then into smaller half moons.
  21. 21Cut the dark green part of the green onion in half, and then into smaller half moons.
  22. 22Add a fourth cup of grapeseed oil to a pan and the white ends of the green onion.
  23. 23Add a fourth cup of grapeseed oil to a pan and the white ends of the green onion.
  24. 24Add a fourth cup of grapeseed oil to a pan and the white ends of the green onion.
  25. 25Cook for about 10 minutes to impart the scallion flavor in the oil.
  26. 26Cook for about 10 minutes to impart the scallion flavor in the oil.
  27. 27Cook for about 10 minutes to impart the scallion flavor in the oil.
  28. 28Remove the onions and add half a teaspoon of salt and half a cup of flour to the oil to create a paste.
  29. 29Remove the onions and add half a teaspoon of salt and half a cup of flour to the oil to create a paste.
  30. 30Remove the onions and add half a teaspoon of salt and half a cup of flour to the oil to create a paste.
  31. 31When the dough has finished resting, knead for a minute and then work into a log.
  32. 32When the dough has finished resting, knead for a minute and then work into a log.
  33. 33When the dough has finished resting, knead for a minute and then work into a log.
  34. 34Cut the log into six pieces.
  35. 35Cut the log into six pieces.
  36. 36Cut the log into six pieces.
  37. 37Working with one ball at a time, roll the ball into a rectangle about 6x4 inches in size, covering the others so they don't dry out.
  38. 38Working with one ball at a time, roll the ball into a rectangle about 6x4 inches in size, covering the others so they don't dry out.
  39. 39Working with one ball at a time, roll the ball into a rectangle about 6x4 inches in size, covering the others so they don't dry out.
  40. 40Add some of the scallion oil paste onto the rolled dough.
  41. 41Add some of the scallion oil paste onto the rolled dough.
  42. 42Add some of the scallion oil paste onto the rolled dough.
  43. 43Sprinkle on the green onions.
  44. 44Sprinkle on the green onions.
  45. 45Sprinkle on the green onions.
  46. 46From the bottom, roll up three to four times, pushing out air bubbles as you go.
  47. 47From the bottom, roll up three to four times, pushing out air bubbles as you go.
  48. 48From the bottom, roll up three to four times, pushing out air bubbles as you go.
  49. 49Roll from one side to the other like a snail.
  50. 50Roll from one side to the other like a snail.
  51. 51Roll from one side to the other like a snail.
  52. 52Use a little paste on the end to help connect the tail.
  53. 53Use a little paste on the end to help connect the tail.
  54. 54Use a little paste on the end to help connect the tail.
  55. 55Cover this while you work on the remaining dough balls.
  56. 56Cover this while you work on the remaining dough balls.
  57. 57Cover this while you work on the remaining dough balls.
  58. 58Once you have all six dough balls, roll them into pancakes to create layers.
  59. 59Once you have all six dough balls, roll them into pancakes to create layers.
  60. 60Once you have all six dough balls, roll them into pancakes to create layers.
  61. 61To a pan with hot oil, lay in your pancake and give it a swirl so it doesn't stick.
  62. 62To a pan with hot oil, lay in your pancake and give it a swirl so it doesn't stick.
  63. 63To a pan with hot oil, lay in your pancake and give it a swirl so it doesn't stick.
  64. 64Cover with a lid and cook for 1 minute.
  65. 65Cover with a lid and cook for 1 minute.
  66. 66Cover with a lid and cook for 1 minute.
  67. 67Flip away from you, cover, and cook for another minute.
  68. 68Flip away from you, cover, and cook for another minute.
  69. 69Flip away from you, cover, and cook for another minute.
  70. 70Continue to flip and press until both sides are perfectly golden brown.
  71. 71Continue to flip and press until both sides are perfectly golden brown.
  72. 72Continue to flip and press until both sides are perfectly golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup boiling water
  • 0.5 cup boiling water
  • 0.5 cup boiling water
  • 0.25 cup cold water
  • 0.25 cup cold water
  • 0.25 cup cold water
  • green onion white ends
  • green onion white ends
  • green onion white ends
  • green onion dark green part
  • green onion dark green part
  • green onion dark green part
  • 0.25 cup grapeseed oil
  • 0.25 cup grapeseed oil
  • 0.25 cup grapeseed oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup flour
  • 0.5 cup flour
  • 0.5 cup flour

Equipment

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Tips

  • Cover dough balls to prevent drying out.
  • Use a little paste on the end to help connect the tail when rolling like a snail.
  • Swirl the pancake in the hot oil to prevent sticking.
  • Continue to flip and press until both sides are perfectly golden brown.