Delicious Scallion Pancakes That Will Change Your Snacking Game

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Combine Ingredients: Place 250 g of all-purpose flour into a heatproof bowl. Carefully pour in 160 g of hot water and stir with chopsticks until the mixture resembles a rough dough. Use your hands to bring it together fully.

2. 2

   Rest the Dough: Tightly cover the dough with cling film, allowing it to rest for 15 minutes.

   15 min
3. 3

   Prepare the Filling: Mix 2 tablespoons of melted lard (or coconut oil), 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon of ground Sichuan pepper (or five-spice), and ¼ teaspoon of salt in a small bowl until a smooth paste forms.

4. 4

   Knead the Dough: Uncover the dough and knead it for a few minutes until very smooth.

5. 5

   Roll Out the Dough: Using a rolling pin, flatten the dough into a thin rectangle, roughly 43cm (17") long by 33cm (13") wide.

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   Add the Filling: Brush the filling mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough, then sprinkle 40 g of finely chopped scallions on top.

7. 7

   Roll It Up: Starting from one of the shorter sides, roll the dough into a tight rope.

8. 8

   Shape the Pancakes: Cut the rolled dough into 4 cylinders. Stand each piece on one end and gently press down with your hand, then flatten it to form a pancake.

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   Heat the Pan: In a skillet or frying pan, heat cooking oil over high heat until hot.

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    Cook the Pancakes: Lower the heat to medium, and place the pancakes in the pan.

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    Golden Brown Perfection: Cover the skillet and let them cook for about 2 minutes until the underside turns golden brown.

    2 min
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    Rest the Pancakes: Once cooked, remove the pancakes from the pan and rest them on a wire rack for a minute.

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    Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy your scallion pancakes warm with dipping sauces!

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    Store Leftovers: Keep leftover pancakes in airtight bags in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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    Make a Big Batch: To enjoy later, double or triple the recipe and freeze the uncooked pancakes.