Word on the street is scallion pancakes played a role in the creation of Italian pizza. Marco Polo missed it so much, he worked with Italian cooks to create something similar 😱 Whether this is true or not, we can all agree scallion pancakes are delicious! Here’s a similar recipe I found from @omnivorescookbook! It was my second time making them, but this time, I replaced peanut oil with sesame oil to accommodate peanut allergies...
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In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually stir in hot water with chopsticks or a fork, then add cool water and mix until dough forms.
Knead for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
Mix flour, sesame oil, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
If making dipping sauce, combine soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water in a bowl.
After resting, knead dough for another minute. Divide into 6 even pieces and roll each into a ball.
Roll each ball into a 6×10” rectangle. Spread 1 tbsp filling evenly on the dough, leaving a border. Sprinkle with green onions.
Roll the dough from the longer side, forming a tube. Tuck in the ends and roll the tube into a bun, pressing gently. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Roll each formed pancake into a circle. If storing, place pancakes on parchment paper, stack, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add a pancake, swirl to coat with oil, cover, and cook for 1 minute.
Flip, cover, and cook for another minute. Continue flipping until both sides are crispy, about 3 minutes.
Transfer to a cooling rack. Once slightly cooled, cut into 6 pieces and serve with dipping sauce if desired.
You can make the dough the night before to save time.
If you have peanut allergies, sesame oil is a great substitute for peanut oil.
Freeze uncooked pancakes for up to 3 months for easy meal prep.
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the dough the night before and store it covered in the refrigerator.
What oil can I use if I have peanut allergies?
You can substitute peanut oil with sesame oil or any other neutral cooking oil.
How do I store uncooked pancakes?
Place uncooked pancakes on parchment paper, stack them, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Can I use other types of onions?
Green onions are traditional for scallion pancakes, but you can experiment with other mild onions if desired.
What can I serve with scallion pancakes?
Serve them with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water for added flavor.
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