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Scallion pancakes on a white plate.

Scallion Pancakes

Crispy, flaky, and full of flavor, these homemade scallion pancakes are pan-fried until golden and perfect for snacking or serving as an appetizer.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword scallion pancakes
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 253 kcal
Author Carissa

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt

For the Filling

  • 4 tbs all purpose flour
  • 6 tbs vegetable oil plus more for frying pancakes
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 bunches scallions thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Combine dough ingredients in a stand mixer. Mix on medium for 6 minutes until smooth. Cover and rest 30 minutes.

  2. Divide into 18 balls. Cover and rest another 20 minutes.

  3. Mix filling ingredients in a small bowl.

  4. Roll out each ball into a thin oval. Spread filling over dough and sprinkle with scallions.

  5. Roll up like a jelly roll, coil into a spiral, then roll flat again. Repeat with remaining dough.

  6. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook pancakes for about 1 ½ minutes per side until golden and crispy. Add more oil as needed.

  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Scallion Pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Sodium 513mg22%
Potassium 91mg3%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 0.3g0%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 61IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.