Scallion Pancakes
Flaky, layered Chinese green onion pancakes — crispy outside, chewy inside. Coiling the rolled dough into a tight spiral before flattening is the step that actually creates the pancake's signature flaky layers.
Total time
55 min
Prep
40 min
Cook
15 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Chinese
vegetarianvegan
Ingredients
300gplain flour
200mlboiling water, plus extra if needed
1 tspsalt
3 tbspsesame oil
4spring onions, finely sliced
vegetable oilfor frying
Instructions
1
Mix flour, salt and boiling water into a shaggy dough. Knead smooth. Rest 30 minutes.
2
Divide into 6 balls. Roll each thin, brush with sesame oil and scatter spring onion.
3
Roll up into a log, then coil into a spiral. Flatten with a rolling pin.
4
Pan-fry in oil over medium heat 2–3 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
5
Drain, season and cut into wedges.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
368
Protein
8g
Fat
11g
Carbs
58.3g
Fiber
2.4g
Sodium
481mg
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