Flaky Scallion Pancakes
A popular street food and restaurant staple, these flaky scallion pancakes can be found on almost every Chinese restaurant’s menu. Learn how to make a quick dough and oh so satisfying side dish to your next meal.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 3/4 cup Water
- 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Scallions
- 1 tbsp Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Mix flour and water until combined
- Kneed for about 5 minutes and then let the dough rest under a wet kitchen towel for 30 min
- Roll out on a floured surface into a square thin shape
- Cover with olive oil, scallions, chives, salt, and pepper to taste
- Roll it into crescent moon then twist the edges into a circle and flatten
- Heat oil in pan over medium heat and place pancake inside. Flip a few times and press into pan to get browning and cook through.
- Pull from pan, cut, and serve with soy sauce
Notes
- Don't be shy pressing the pancake into the pan to get extra crispy
- You can freeze your dough for up to a few months just let it thaw in the fridge one night before
- Feel free to top with anything else you like and enjoy