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Scallion Pancakes

appetizer· bread· snacks
March 28, 2022

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Scallion Pancakes – A simple dough is rolled and layered with scallion oil and freshly chopped scallions and fried until perfectly golden brown. The final product is a chewy scallion pancake that can be eaten alone or along with your meal.

When it comes to bread, I don’t discriminate. It can be yeasted, fried, baked – I love them all! These Scallion Pancakes are cooked on the stove with a little bit of oil to make them slightly crispy on the outside but perfectly chewy on the inside.

I fell in love with these scallion pancakes at first bite. I love having them around for snacks. They hold up in the fridge really well so I can have them in there all week long. They’re the perfect treat when I want something salty and also carb-ilicious.

Without further ado, here are my scallion pancakes!

overhead shot of scallion pancakes on a black plate
close-up of scallion pancakes on a plate

What are scallion pancakes?

They are a Chinese bread made with just water, flour, and salt. It’s brushed with oil as it’s rolled and folded to creaty beautiful layers in the dough. The final layer is folded with chopped scallions before rolling out into a thin, round pancake and cooked.

They are typically served with a meal or as an appetizer. I love snacking on it alone. It’s really that good!

How to make the dough

The dough is EXTREMELY simple. It’s just flour, water, and salt mixed together. No yeast at all. The most important thing you need to remember about this dough is to use hot, boiling water.

Hot water breaks down the proteins in the flour. This makes the dough easier to roll out since the dough won’t bounce back as you roll it out.

Once the dough is formed, it’s left to rest for about 30 minutes.

Scallion oil

To infuse the scallion flavor all throughout the dough, I made a scallion oil with the scallion whites and some canola oil. This is what we’ll brush on the dough and skillet before cooking. The oil and scallions are cooked together for a few minutes to help infuse the scallion flavor into the oil and then removed from heat to steep while the dough rests.

Making the pancakes

Once the dough is ready, it’s divided into 5 even pieces. Each piece is rolled out, brushed with the homemade scallion oil and rolled into a log. The log is then rolled into a bun shape and then flattened again into a pancake. It’s brushed with more oil and then some scallions are added. It’s rolled up again and then finally flattened into the final pancake.

Frying the pancakes

A couple tablespoons of scallion oil is placed in the cast iron skillet and heated to medium. Once hot, the pancakes are added one at a time to cook for about 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

scallion pancake

Tips & Tricks

  1. Hot water is a must. The hot water creates the perfect texture for the dough to make it easy to roll out.
  2. Very little oil. Do not brush on lots of oil when rolling out the dough. Too much oil will make it impossible to roll back out because the edges won’t seal into each other.
  3. Roll tightly. The dough must be rolled tightly to keep out air pockets and keep in the scallions.
  4. Low heat. Do not cook the pancakes on heat higher than medium. We want the outside perfectly crispy, while also making sure the inside is cooked.
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Scallion Pancakes

Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Resting time:30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Servings: 5 pancakes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 bunch scallions (about 1 cup chopped)
  • ½ cup canola oil

Instructions

  • Add flour and salt to a bowl of a stand mixer. Using a dough hook attachment, mix them together on low. With the mixer still on, slowly drizzle in hot water. Continue mixing until dough forms. If the dough is still sticking to the bowl, add another 2 tablespoons of flour.
  • Once the dough is smooth, remove from the bowl and knead a few times on a clean counter. Smooth into a ball and cover with plastic wrap. Leave to rest for 30 minutes.
  • In the meantime, chop the bunch of scallions and discard the bottom roots. Place canola oil in a small sauce pan, along with scallion whites. Set over medium heat. Cook the scallion whites for 5 minutes and then turn off heat. If the scallions are getting too browned, turn off heat sooner. Let scallions steep in the hot oil.
  • Separate the dough into 5 even sections ( weigh my dough to get this exactly right). Working with one section at a time, roll into a 7-inch, thin pancake. Strain the oil to remove the scallion pieces and keep the oil. Lightly brush with a ultra-thin layer of the scallion oil. Roll up the pancake into a log. Starting at one end, tuck into the center and roll into a snail-like shape. Flatten the roll with the palm of your hand, aiming the seal all the edges into a cohesive disk. Finish rolling with a rolling pin, making it into a 7-inch disk again. Brush with another thin layer of oil. Top with about 3 tablespoons of chopped scallions. Roll again in the same way. Finish by rolling into a 7-inch disk again. Repeat with the other 5 sections of dough.
  • Place cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Brush a couple tablespoons of oil on the bottom. Once hot, add a pancake and cook until it starts to turn deep golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Repeat with the other 4 pancakes.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate and reheat within the next 5 days.

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Comments

  1. Ksenia says

    April 3, 2022 at 8:32 pm

    In pre-Covid days, I used to buy these scallion pancakes from the Korean church down the block whenever they held a street fare. Now, thanks to this recipe, I can just make them at home whenever I want!!!

    Reply
  2. Jacqueline Debono says

    April 3, 2022 at 1:50 pm

    Here in italy we have really good scallions and I use them often in cooking. These scallion pancakes look and sound so good, eay to make too. On my to-try list!

    Reply
  3. Amanda Mason says

    April 3, 2022 at 9:43 am

    I do not like sweet pancakes so this recipe is perfect for me! So savory and full of flavor and easy to make! Enjoyed them!

    Reply
  4. Tammy says

    April 2, 2022 at 11:24 pm

    I love scallion pancakes. This with a drizzle of soy and I’m in heavy..that crispy outer crust is perfection.

    Reply
  5. UR says

    March 31, 2022 at 11:09 am

    We enjoyed this scallion pancake for a snack! Such easy and delicious pancakes. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  6. Helen Little says

    March 31, 2022 at 4:00 am

    They look so delicious! My family with love these pancakes. Great tip to use only hot water.

    Reply
  7. Leslie says

    March 30, 2022 at 6:22 pm

    I really appreciate your tips for this recipe! So helpful for getting the perfect pancake every time!

    Reply
  8. Tisha says

    March 29, 2022 at 11:06 pm

    OOH these look so good! I can’t wait to try them

    Reply
  9. Heather says

    March 29, 2022 at 7:29 pm

    Oh my these were so delicious! And way better homemade. Who knew they were so easy?

    Reply
  10. Sara Welch says

    March 29, 2022 at 3:18 pm

    Enjoyed these with dinner last night and they did not disappoint! Turned out perfectly light, fluffy and delicious; easily, a new favorite recipe!

    Reply
  11. Freya says

    March 29, 2022 at 3:11 pm

    I loved these pancakes, so yummy and such a great snack! Perfect vegan treat!

    Reply
  12. Lisa says

    March 29, 2022 at 1:32 pm

    So easy and much better than take out!

    Reply
  13. Dionne says

    March 29, 2022 at 1:04 pm

    It’s been a while since I made scallion pancakes at home. I love them. Easy and absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  14. Anita says

    March 29, 2022 at 12:58 pm

    Perfection! And using scallion oil instead of regular oil is a revelation.

    Reply
  15. mikayla says

    March 29, 2022 at 12:58 pm

    A savory treat for sure. I took the time to make scallion oil and what a game changer. You are so right, a grab and go snack is a great way to enjoy these.

    Reply
  16. Colleen says

    March 29, 2022 at 12:14 pm

    These savory pancakes look so simple to make and so delicious! I’m excited to give this recipe a try. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  17. kushigalu says

    March 29, 2022 at 12:09 pm

    Never tried pancakes with scallion. WHat an interesting version. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  18. Nadalie says

    March 29, 2022 at 11:01 am

    Once in a while I crave for salty breads and this scallion pancakes are perfect! Glad you can store this in the fridge!

    Reply
  19. Karen says

    March 29, 2022 at 10:42 am

    These pancakes look so good and with only 5-Ingredients I am definitely going to give them a try!! The rest of your recipes look great also.

    Reply
  20. Amber Myers says

    March 28, 2022 at 6:06 pm

    I haven’t tried pancakes like this before! I will have to make them. They look delicious!

    Reply

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