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Scallion Pancakes
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4.20 from 5 votes

Scallion Pancakes

These savory green onion pancakes are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The perfect side for any Asian meal. Don't forget the dipping sauce!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

For the pancakes

  • 2 1/2 cups flour plus more for dusting
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/3 cup plus 8 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 2 bunches scallions or green onions thinly sliced

For the sauce

  • 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1-2 tablespoons sliced scallions or green onions

Instructions

  • In a large gowl, whisk together flour and salt in a large bowl. Mix in sesame oil and cup boiling water with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until dough is smooth, about 5 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for one hour.
  • Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and form into balls. Roll out one ball on a lightly floured work surface into a circle as thin as possible (to about 10" in diameter). Brush about 2 vegetable oil on each pancake and top with about ¼ cup scallions; season with salt, to taste. Roll the dough into a thin cylinder, then, starting at one end, wind the cylinder into a coil (like a cinnamon roll). Cover with plastic wrap and repeat with remaining dough. Let rest at room temperature 15 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll each coil into a 5" round pancake (keep other coils covered). Repeat with remaining dough and stack as you go, separating with parchment paper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Working with one pancake at a time, cook , turning frequently to prevent scallions from burning, until golden brown and crisp on both sides, 8–10 minutes. Transfer pancakes to a wire rack and let rest about 5 minutes before cutting into wedges.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together ingredients for dipping sauce, Serve with pancake wedges.

Notes

Totally time does not including resting period for dough.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 464mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g