Best Scallion Pancakes With Fried Eggs Recipes

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SCALLION PANCAKES



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Flaky and flavorful, lightly fried scallion pancakes are a savory vehicle for soy sauce and black vinegar, or a delicious snack all on their own. Asia is home to quite a few flatbreads, pancakes, and the like but to my mind (and mouth), only one is habitually craveable. Cong you bing hails from Northern China, though I admit the best versions I've ever tasted stateside were in Taiwanese eateries. Cong you bing, aka scallion pancakes, are made with a dough rather than a batter, but with a twist...literally.This recipe first appeared in Season 2 of Good Eats: The Return.

Provided by Kate Itrich-Williams

Categories     Breads

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 to 12 scallions
1 cup neutral cooking oil, such as canola or peanut ((such as canola or peanut))
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for shaping, as needed
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2/3 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the scallions on the bias, separating out the dark, tender greens from the whites and light greens. Measure out 1 packed cup of the tender greens and set aside for the pancakes. Add the remaining tender greens, along with the whites and light greens, to a small saucepan. Add the oil and place over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oil begins to rapidly bubble, 5 to 7 minutes. Continue to fry, stirring more frequently now, until the bubbling begins to subside and the scallions turn crisp and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. They'll burn quickly at this point, so watch carefully.
  • Strain scallions through a fine-mesh sieve set over a pint-sized heat-proof glass measuring cup or jar, then cool to room temperature, reserving the fried scallions to use as a garnish on fried rice, omelets, etc. When cool, measure out 1/2 cup of the scallion oil, then save the remainder for another use. (I like to stir fry with it, but swirling it into mashed potatoes isn't a bad idea either.) The scallion oil will keep for about 1 month refrigerated in an airtight container.
  • For the dough, mix the flour and salt together in a large bowl. Pour in the boiling water all at once and stir with a spatula or chopsticks until just cool enough to handle, then knead by hand, in the bowl, until the dough comes together. Transfer to a clean counter and keep kneading until the dough is soft and smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Lube the bowl with nonstick spray, add the dough, toss to lightly coat, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Divide the dough into four 100- to 110-gram pieces (about 3 3/4-ounce) and roll into smooth balls and cover with a kitchen towel. Working one at a time, roll each ball into an 8- to 9-inch circle measuring less than 1/8-inch thick. Brush with 1 teaspoon of the cooled scallion oil and then sprinkle with 1/4 cup (about 15 grams) of the scallion greens. Roll into a tight snake, being sure to avoid creating any air bubbles inside. Wrap the snake into a tight pinwheel with the seam facing inward. Tuck the end under and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining balls. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest again for 30 minutes at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator. (If chilling, bring to room temperature before proceeding with the next step.)
  • Brush your work surface with 1/2 teaspoon of the scallion oil. One at a time, roll the spirals into 7- to 8-inch pancakes. Return to the baking sheet and top with a piece of parchment. Repeat with the remaining dough spirals, greasing the counter with additional oil as needed and placing a piece of parchment between each pancake.
  • Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-low heatIf you're measuring, the pan should be between 380 and 400°F. for 5 minutes. Line a baking sheet with an upside-down wire rack and stash near the cooktop.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of the scallion oil to the hot skillet, followed by one of the pancakes. Fry, flipping every 30 to 45 seconds, until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes total. Transfer to the prepared rack. Repeat with the remaining pancakes, adding an additional tablespoon of oil to the pan in between each batch. Slice into wedges and serve hot.

SCALLION PANCAKES WITH MAPLE SYRUP SLAW



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
4 cups shredded carrots
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more if needed and for dusting
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
Freshly ground black pepper
4 scallions, very finely chopped
Crushed dried red pepper
Flavorless oil, for frying
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • For the maple syrup slaw: Mix together the vinegar, maple syrup, soy sauce and ginger in a large bowl. Add the carrots and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight, while you prepare the pancakes.
  • For the scallion pancakes: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt and baking powder. Stir in 1 cup water to form a dough. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes, adding more flour as necessary, until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky. Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it sit for 20 minutes.
  • For the filling: Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and keep them covered when you're not working with them. Working with 1 piece of dough at a time, roll out a 7- to 8-inch circle. Brush evenly with a thin layer of toasted sesame oil and top with a few turns of black pepper, one-quarter of the scallions and a good pinch of red pepper. Roll it up like a jelly roll and then roll the jelly roll into a spiral snail shape. Roll that out into a 7- to 8-inch circle. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
  • Heat 1/8 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium high until shimmering. Fry the pancakes on both sides until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel.
  • For serving: Cut the pancakes into 4 wedges. Top with the carrot slaw, toasted sesame seeds and additional scallions.

EASY SCALLION PANCAKES



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A nice change from sweet pancakes. They accompany savory dishes nicely.

Provided by linda

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 13m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup milk
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
½ cup scallions
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons sesame oil

Steps:

  • Combine milk, flour, egg, scallions, water, baking powder, salt, and ground ginger in a bowl. Mix until batter is smooth.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour batter into the skillet to make 4 pancakes. Cook until bubbly, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until desired brownness is reached, about 1 minute more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 50.2 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 451.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES WITH SAUSAGE, SCALLIONS AND FRIED EGGS



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Provided by Gabriella Vigoreaux

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Fry     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Sausage     Green Onion/Scallion     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield 12 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup buckwheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten, plus 6 fried eggs, for serving
3 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, plus more for serving
Vegetable oil, if needed
1/2 pound breakfast sausage, casings removed if any, cooked and crumbled (rendered fat reserved)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flours, baking powder, and salt. In another medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup, and melted butter. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir to combine. Stir in 1/2 cup scallions.
  • Heat a large skillet or griddle to medium and brush it with reserved sausage fat or vegetable oil. Scoop 1/4 cup of batter per pancake into the skillet. Cook until bubbles start to form on the surface, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon crumbled sausage onto the top of the pancake. Flip and cook until lightly browned on the bottom, about 1 minute more. Repeat with remaining batter, brushing pan with rendered fat or oil, as needed.
  • Serve pancakes drizzled with maple syrup and topped with fried eggs and sliced scallions.

CRISPY SCALLION PANCAKES



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Also known as "cong you bing", this savory flatbread is made by layering dough with oil and thinly sliced scallions and then frying to give a crispy exterior, but slightly chewy, interior. Serve them plain, or with your favorite Asian dipping sauce.

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Pancake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup boiling water
¼ cup cold water
3 tablespoons melted chicken fat
1 cup thinly sliced scallions
½ cup vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Pour in boiling water slowly, while mixing with a fork, until all the water is absorbed. Pour in cold water and mix with your hands until the flour has been incorporated. Turn out mixture onto a clean surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Cover dough with a piece of plastic wrap and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Lightly grease your work surface. Working with 1 piece at a time, roll out dough into a thin rectangle. Brush with melted chicken fat and sprinkle with 1/4 cup scallions. Starting on the long edge, roll dough into a rope. Roll the rope into a coil and tuck the end underneath. Press down with your hand to flatten slightly, and set aside. Repeat with the remaining dough and scallions.
  • Lightly grease your work surface to prevent sticking. Roll each dough coil into a circle, about 7 inches in diameter.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add enough vegetable oil to cover the surface of the pan. Add 1 pancake to the hot oil and fry for 1 minute. Flip and fry for 1 more minute on the other side. Continue to cook, flipping regularly, until each side is evenly browned, pressing down with a spatula if necessary to ensure even browning. Remove to a cutting board to cool. Repeat with the remaining pancakes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Carbohydrate 55.6 g, Cholesterol 8.2 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 442.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

BREAKFAST STUFFED SCALLION PANCAKES



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Instead of going to Chinatown to get your fix, make these simple scallion pancakes at home. The dough comes together in just a few minutes, and they fry up in a snap. Here, we fill them with cheesy soft-scrambled eggs and crispy bacon for the ultimate weekend morning treat.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup boiling water
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
5 scallions, thinly sliced
8 slices bacon
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 tablespoons whole milk
8 large eggs
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk together the flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the boiling water and stir with a rubber spatula until blended. If the dough is dry, add up to 2 more tablespoons water (it does not have to be boiling). When the dough is cool enough to handle, knead on a lightly floured surface until elastic yet firm, about 5 minutes. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the sesame oil and scallions in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Divide the dough into 4 pieces and keep covered. One at a time, roll each piece into a 7-inch circle about 1/16 inch thick. Spread one-quarter of the scallion mixture evenly over 1 dough piece. Roll the dough up tightly like a jelly roll. Coil the dough into a circle, cover and set aside. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces and scallion mixture.
  • Flatten each coil with your hand on a floured surface, then roll with a floured rolling pin into a thin 8-inch circle. Carefully transfer the pancakes to a large baking sheet lined with parchment. If you need to stack the pancakes, put additional parchment paper between the pancakes so that they do not stick together. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the bacon. Cook, flipping halfway through, until the bacon is crispy, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve the bacon fat in the skillet.
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Pour a thin layer of vegetable oil into the skillet. Add 1 dough round and cook until golden brown and crispy in spots, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the pancake to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pancakes, adding more oil as needed.
  • Return the skillet with the bacon drippings to low heat. Whisk together the milk and eggs in a medium bowl with a large pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook, stirring the eggs and scraping the sides and bottom of the skillet as needed, until small curds form and the eggs are just set, 6 to 8 minutes. Turn off the heat and gently stir in the Cheddar.
  • Divide the cheesy eggs among the 4 pancakes, gently spreading the eggs over one half of each pancake. Lay the bacon over the eggs and sprinkle with the cilantro. Fold each pancake in half, then fold in half once more like a crepe.

SCALLION AND EGG PANCAKES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings as starter or side

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon white wine or cider vinegar, eyeball it
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup tamari dark soy sauce
1/8 cup water, eyeball it
1 tablespoon light oil, plus some to drizzle
4 scallions cut into 1-inch lengths
2 eggs plus 2 egg yolks, beaten
Salt
4 large plain flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Mix honey with vinegar, sesame oil, and tamari, then stir in water and transfer to a small serving dish.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat with 1 tablespoon oil. When the oil smokes, add scallions and sear them, crisping them at edges and charring the greens, 2 minutes. Pull pan from heat and add egg mixture seasoned with salt. Toss and scramble the eggs, putting the pan back over the heat briefly if necessary, then remove eggs to a plate. Wipe pan clean and add a drizzle of oil to skillet and a tortilla. Blister the tortilla, 30 seconds, turn it and add 1/4 of the scallions and eggs to top the tortilla. Fold the tortilla into quarters and crisp the outsides then remove, repeat with remaining ingredients then serve with sauce for dipping.

SCALLION PANCAKES WITH FRIED EGGS



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Flaky scallion pancakes with eggs in the center. This is a great breakfast accompanied by a big glass of hot fresh soy milk.

Provided by Alice

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup water
1 cup finely chopped scallions
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
½ teaspoon vegetable oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • Mix flour and salt together in a bowl. Pour in water and combine with an electric stand mixer or knead with your hands until you have a smooth dough that's not sticky. Let rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Form into balls and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Roll each ball into a very thin, 8x12-inch rectangle. The thinner the rectangle is, the more layers you will have in the end. Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of shortening on each rectangle. Spread 1/4 cup scallions on top. Roll each rectangle so you have long ropes; press down on each end to seal. Roll each into a tight, snake-like coil, with seams inside.
  • Heat a 12-inch nonstick pan over medium heat. Put oil in the pan and spread around with a spatula. Place 1 pancake flat into the pan and cook, covered, about 2 minutes. Uncover and flip; season with salt and continue to cook until golden, about 4 minutes more.
  • Crack 1 egg in a small bowl and beat lightly. Add salt and pepper. Pour egg on top of the pancake, spreading evenly. Cover and cook until egg is set, 2 to 3 minutes. Uncover and fold pancake in half. Transfer to a plate and cut with a pizza cutter into 4 wedges. Repeat with remaining pancakes and eggs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 658.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

EASY SHORTCUT SCALLION PANCAKES



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An easy scallion pancake recipe with just 4 ingredients and 20 minutes of prep. Freezer-friendly & just as good as our traditional scallion pancake recipes!

Provided by Judy

Categories     Appetizer

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

6-8 scallions
salt ((to taste))
vegetable, canola, or light olive oil ((for brushing and cooking your scallion pancakes))
1 pack store-bought round, white dumpling wrappers ((14 oz. or 400g))

Steps:

  • Take the dumpling wrappers out of the refrigerator, and let them warm up a bit (they don't necessarily have to be at room temperature, but they shouldn't be cold). Wash the scallions and pat them thoroughly dry with a clean kitchen towel. Slice the scallions in half lengthwise and finely chop them.
  • Prepare a small dish of salt and a dish of oil, along with a pastry brush.
  • On a clean work surface, take a dumpling wrapper, brush it with a thin layer of oil, and lightly sprinkle with salt. Then cover with a layer of scallions. Top it with another dumpling wrapper, and lightly press it down. Repeat the process until you have 4-7 layers of dumpling wrappers.
  • Use a rolling pin to roll the layered dumpling skins into a pancake--however thick or thin you like. Rotate the scallion pancake as you roll to get a perfect round shape.
  • Heat a flat-bottomed non-stick or cast iron pan over medium heat. Spread 1 tablespoon oil around in the pan, and add the scallion pancake. Cook each side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. (Avoid using high heat, as it will burn the pancake without cooking it through).
  • If the pan looks dry after flipping the pancake, you can add another tablespoon of oil.
  • Enjoy these plain or with a dipping sauce! We've found that they go great with our dumpling dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 717 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGETABLE PAJEON (KOREAN SCALLION PANCAKES WITH VEGETABLES)



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Crisp at the edges, soft at the center and filled scallions and other vegetables, these irresistible, comforting pancakes (adapted from Sohui Kim of Insa and the Good Fork restaurants in Brooklyn) make for a quick dinner that you can throw together on any given weeknight. It's extremely forgiving, so feel free to use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Ms. Kim recommends finely shredded raw vegetables, or even leftover cooked vegetables. And if you don't have the bandwidth to make a dipping sauce, a drizzle of soy sauce and squirt of Sriracha adds verve without any work. Serve pajeon by itself or topped with a fried egg or two, if you want to add protein.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, weekday, pancakes, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup potato starch (or 1/4 cup each white rice flour and cornstarch)
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup ice water
1 large egg
1/4 cup finely chopped kimchi
4 cups finely chopped or grated mixed vegetables (carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, kale, whatever you've got)
4 scallions, cut into 2-inch-long sections and thinly sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons grapeseed or peanut oil, plus more as needed
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger or garlic (optional)
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, plus more to taste
Pinch of granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare the pancakes: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, potato starch, salt and baking powder.
  • In a medium bowl, combine water, egg and kimchi. Whisk kimchi mixture into flour mixture, and whisk until smooth. Fold in vegetables and about three-quarters of the scallions. (Save the rest for garnish.)
  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Scoop 1/4 cup portions of batter into the skillet, as many as will fit while not touching, flatten, and fry until dark golden on the bottom, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue to fry until other side is browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with a little more salt. Continue with remaining batter.
  • Before serving, make the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, vinegar, ginger or garlic (if using), sesame oil and sugar. Sprinkle sliced scallion over pancakes, and serve with dipping sauce on the side.

CHUNG YUL BANG (SCALLION PANCAKES)



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The cookbook author Grace Young learned to make these scallion pancakes from her mother, who is from Hong Kong, and first published the formula in her book "The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen" (Simon & Schuster, 1999). In homage to the Cantonese immigrant experience, Ms. Young phoneticized dish names in the same way they appeared on Cantonese-American restaurant menus and titled this recipe chung yul bang. They have the perfect blend of crispy flakiness and tenderness. The trick is a mix of boiling and cold water: The boiling water gives you a soft, malleable dough that is easy to work, the cold water just the right chewiness in the fried pancake. She prefers these served without any dipping sauce: "Hot out of the wok, they don't need anything," she said. "They're perfect the way they are."

Provided by Rachel Wharton

Categories     snack, finger foods, pancakes, main course, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups/270 grams all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
2/3 cup/160 grams boiling water
1/4 cup/60 grams cold water, plus more as needed
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Kosher salt
1/3 cup/26 grams finely minced scallions, patted completely dry
2/3 cup/144 grams vegetable oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • In a medium heatproof bowl, stir together the flour and sugar. Pour in the boiling water, quickly mixing everything together with a wooden spoon until the flour absorbs all the water. It will look a bit dry and flaky. Stir in the cold water. A dough should form and begin to pull away from the side of the bowl. If needed, add more cold water a teaspoon at a time. The dough should not be sticky, but dry to the touch.
  • Dust a work surface with flour. Remove the dough from the bowl and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, adding more flour if necessary, 3 to 5 minutes. Lightly cover the dough with a clean damp cloth or plastic bag and let it rest for 1 hour.
  • Redust the work surface with flour and knead the rested dough for a few minutes, or until it is smooth. Divide the dough into four equal pieces and roll into balls. Cover three of them with the damp cloth or plastic, then use a floured rolling pin to roll the fourth into a 7-inch round. Cover the round with the damp cloth or plastic, then roll out the remaining three pieces, keeping any unused dough well covered while you work.
  • Brush each round very lightly with the sesame oil and sprinkle each with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a quarter of the minced scallions. Tightly roll each circle into a fat rope, then tightly coil each rope so that it looks like a snail's shell, pinching the end of the rope into the bun so that it seals. Cover the rounds with the damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let them rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Redust your work surface with flour and roll each cake out with a floured rolling pin into a 7-inch round. Set aside to fry when the oil is ready. Or, refrigerate in an airtight container dusted with flour for up to 1 day. Let the chilled dough sit at room temperature for a few minutes before frying. You can also stack the rolled dough between parchment paper, wrap tightly in plastic, seal in a resealable plastic freezer bag and freeze for a few weeks. Unwrap and let them come to room temperature, about 15 minutes, before you fry them.
  • Line a plate or baking sheet with paper towels. Heat the oil in a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over medium until it is hot but not smoking. Working carefully, as the oil will spatter, add a scallion cake to the bottom of the pan using a metal spatula or tongs, and let it fry until golden brown on the bottom, just a minute or two. Carefully flip the cake over and fry until the other side is golden brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute more. As it fries, adjust the heat to maintain a steady sizzle and lightly press the center of the cake with a metal spatula to make sure the center is cooked through, being careful of oil spatters. Alternatively, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high and pan-fry a round of dough until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes. When the cake is done, transfer it to the paper towels and fry the three remaining cakes, adding 1 tablespoon oil per cake if pan-frying.
  • Sprinkle the scallion cakes with a little more salt, cut them into 6 to 8 wedges, and serve them immediately.

CHINESE SCALLION PANCAKES



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Unlike true pancakes, "Cong You Bing" (or Chinese scallion pancakes) are made from a dough instead of a batter. The tasty appetizers are the perfect "sponge" for mopping up extra sauce and can be made ahead of time for convenience. Just wrap a green onion pancake in foil and reheat in the oven. -Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 8 pancakes (1/4 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/3 cups boiling water
4 teaspoons sesame oil
6 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canola oil
DIPPING SAUCE:
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place flour in a large bowl; stir in boiling water until dough forms a ball. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 4-6 minutes. Place in a large bowl; cover and let rest for 30 minutes., Divide dough into 8 portions; roll each portion into an 8-in. circle. Brush with 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; sprinkle with 1 heaping tablespoon of green onion and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Roll into a thin cylinder (jelly-roll style); starting at one end, twist cylinder onto itself forming a coil, pinching to seal. Flatten slightly. Roll each coil to 1/8-in. thickness., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil. Over medium-high heat, cook 1 pancake at a time until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Serve with pancakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 17g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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