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Chinese Scallion Pancakes

Savory Chinese flatbread with scallions and sesame oil
Servings 4
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the dough

  • All purpose flour / Maida - 2 cup
  • Water - 1 cup
  • Sea salt - 1/2 tsp
  • Sesame oil - 1 tbsp
  • For the filling:
  • Scallions / Spring onions - 2 cup thinly sliced
  • Sesame oil - as required for brushing
  • Sea salt - to taste
  • Pepper - to taste

For the sauce

  • Soy sauce - 2 tbsp
  • White vinegar - 1 tbsp
  • Sesame oil - 1 tsp
  • Red chilli flakes - 1/4 tsp
  • Toasted white sesame seeds - 1/4 tsp
  • Sugar - 1/4 tsp

Instructions

  • Combine the flour, salt and oil in a large mixing bowl. Bring the water to boil and pour it on to the flour.
  • Mix in quickly with a wooden spoon to make a dough. Transfer it to a floured surface and knead into smooth and soft dough. Cover and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
  • In a bowl combine scallions, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Divide the dough into equal pieces and roll them into balls. Place a ball of dough on a well-floured work surface and roll out into a thin circle.
  • Brush the surface of pancake with sesame oil and sprinkle a tablespoon of the scallion mixture.
  • Roll the dough up from one end to the other. Then then curl the roll around in a spiral and pinch the end to the roll so it stays wrapped. Flatten the roll with you palm and roll the pancake to 1/8th inch thickness.
  • Heat a frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat and pour little oil. When oil is hot, place the pancake and cook until golden brown on both sides.
  • For the dipping sauce, mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Cut the pancake into wedges and serve with the dipping sauce.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese