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Crispy Chinese Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing)

Deliciously crispy and flaky Chinese scallion pancakes, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 3/4 cup boiling water to form the dough
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 1 bunch scallions finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually add the boiling water, mixing with chopsticks or a fork until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a bowl, mix the chopped scallions with sesame oil. Set aside.
Roll and Shape the Pancakes
  1. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a thin circle on a floured surface.
  2. Brush a thin layer of vegetable oil over the dough, sprinkle with scallion mixture, and roll it up tightly like a jelly roll.
  3. Coil the rolled dough into a spiral shape and flatten gently with your palm. Roll out again into a flat circle.
Cook the Pancakes
  1. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once hot, add one pancake and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  2. Repeat with the remaining pancakes, adding more oil as needed.
Serve
  1. Cut the pancakes into wedges and serve hot with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 1g

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can double fry the pancakes by frying them twice, once until golden and once until very crispy.

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