Scallion Pancakes Recipe
Scallion pancakes are a distinctive snack from northern China, primarily made with flour and chopped scallions. They are known for their savory, crispy texture and delicious flavor, making them a popular street food found in markets and food streets. Moreover, they are affordable, making them a favorite among working individuals.
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Breakfast, as the most important meal of the day, is not only about filling the stomach but also about ensuring sufficient nutrition to meet the energy needs of the body and brain. Scallion pancakes are an excellent choice for breakfast. By following a few simple steps, you can easily make them at home. Here's how to prepare delicious Chinese scallion pancakes in your kitchen!
1.What is Scallion Pancake?
Scallion pancake is a traditional Chinese snack with a history dating back to ancient times, originating in northern China, particularly in Shanxi and Hebei provinces. It started as a simple rural snack made by farmers at home, using primarily fresh scallions, flour, and cooking oil. Over time, scallion pancakes spread throughout China and became a beloved culinary delight.
2.Why choose this recipe?
While making scallion pancakes is simple, there are still some techniques involved. After numerous tests, this recipe produces dough that is elastic and not too soft. Additionally, it only requires common vegetable oil and scallions to create a delicious outcome.
3.What kind of oil to use?
Traditional scallion pancakes are typically made with lard, which enhances the flavor. However, to maintain a healthier choice, I used vegetable oil this time. It helps to achieve distinct layers in the scallion pancakes while keeping them crispy and delicious.
4.What tools to use?
I primarily use an electric griddle, which is suitable for baking, grilling, frying, and other cooking methods. It heats both the top and bottom surfaces simultaneously, ensuring the food in the middle is cooked through at high temperatures, making it ideal for making pancakes. If you don't have one at home, you can use a skillet instead. However, with a skillet, you'll need to flip the pancake after cooking one side. When using an electric griddle to cook scallion pancakes, once you place the pancake on it and cover it, it typically takes 4-6 minutes for the pancake to cook thoroughly.
5.How to store scallion pancakes?
Cover the scallion pancakes with plastic wrap and then place them in a sealed plastic bag for storage in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator. When you're ready to cook them, remove them directly from the freezer and place them in a pan (do not thaw). Cook over medium heat to ensure the scallion pancakes do not burn.
Today, I'm sharing a recipe for scallion pancakes with a crispy exterior and soft, layered interior that flakes with each bite. They have a savory, crispy texture that's incredibly delicious. If you've been wanting to enjoy scallion pancakes but haven't quite nailed the recipe, be sure to save this one and give it a try!
INGREDIENTS
MAIN INGREDIENTS
- 500g flour
ACCESSORIES
- 300g water
- 20g scallions (green onions)
- 13g salt
- 37g vegetable oil
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Mix 500 grams of flour with 5 grams of salt, while slowly pouring in 300 grams of water, stirring the flour to form lumps.
STEP 2
Knead the flour into a smooth dough.
STEP 3
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions, brush the surface of each portion with a layer of vegetable oil (approximately 20g), and cover them with plastic wrap to rest for 30 minutes.
Tip:
After resting, the dough will become slightly fluffy. When poked with a finger or chopstick, the surface of the dough will have a slight indentation that quickly springs back, indicating that the dough is properly rested.
STEP 4
Take one portion of the dough and roll it out into a rectangle.
STEP 5
First, sprinkle 2g of salt over the rolled-out dough. Next, brush 3g of oil evenly on top. Finally, sprinkle 20g of chopped scallions over the surface, ensuring an even distribution, then top with an additional 5g of scallions.
STEP 6
Fold the dough in half from one side to the center, and then fold it again in half.
STEP 7
Use your hands to slowly stretch it out lengthwise.
STEP 8
Roll it up, pressing the final tail end under the dough. Repeat the same steps with the remaining three portions of dough.
STEP 9
After shaping the dough, let it rest for another 10 minutes to relax.
STEP 10
Roll the rested dough into a circular shape.
STEP 11
Preheat the electric griddle and brush it with 5g of oil. Place the rolled-out dough onto the griddle and cook until both sides are golden brown.
Tip:
To prevent sticking, you can also brush a little oil on the surface of the dough.
STEP 12
Delicious Scallion Pancakes are out of the country.
Recipe analyzer
- Recipes: Scallion Pancakes Recipe
- Main Ingredients:5
- Servings per recipe:1
- Servings size:870 g
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Energy (calories)：2153 kcal
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Protein：52.02 g
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Fat：41.94 g
Why gray?
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Carbohydrates：383.02 g
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Protein: 10%210 kcal
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Fat: 17%368 kcal
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Carbohydrates: 73%1577 kcal
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