Scallion Pancakes are crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside! They are also known as Cong You Bing and pair perfectly with our Chinese scallion pancake sauce.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword chinese scallion pancakes, cong you bing, scallion pancakes
5scallionssliced thinly (6-8 if using green part only)
extra flour for rolling pancakes
Scallion Pancake Sauce
3tablespoonscoconut aminos
2tablespoonsrice vinegar
1/2teaspoontoasted sesame oil
1clovegarliccrushed
1/4teaspoonred pepper flakes
1teaspoonscallions
Instructions
Scallion Pancakes
In a bowl combine the flour and salt and lightly stir to combine. Add the hot water and stir until combined.
Once the dough has started to form take your hands and bring the dough together. If you need more water add 1 teaspoon at a time or if it's too sticky add a tiny bit of flour.
Form the dough into a ball and then cover with a damp towel. Let the dough to rest for 30 minutes
While the dough is resting thinly slice the scallions and set aside.
Once the dough has rested prepare your work surface with a little bit of flour. Divide the dough into the desired amount of pancakes, 4 large or 6 medium, or 8 small.
Roll the dough into a ball and then roll it into a flat circle, brush with a little bit of oil and then sprinkle on the scallions.
Use your hands to roll the dough over the scallions and then you’ll take the rolled dough and form it into a spiral or circle.
Once the spiral is formed use the palm or heel of your hand to flatten the dough and then use your rolling pin to flatten for frying.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet on medium heat and then place the scallion pancake into the pan once the pan is hot. Cook them for 2 minutes per side.
Remove from the oil and serve with dipping sauce.
Scallion Pancake Sauce
In a small bowl combine coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Refrigerate sauce until ready to serve.
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Notes
Only use fresh scallions for this recipe, not dried.
You can refrigerate leftovers and reheat in the oven or air fryer.
If you do not like or cannot use coconut aminos you can use soy sauce or liquid aminos.