I love to serve my family scallion pancakes at breakfast or with other meals when I cook porridges or congee. However, after kneading dough for quite a long time, I am a little bit tired and so I decided to create a simplified version. Although the pancake comes out slightly different, it is done in five minutes and still quite delicious. For my traditional version of the Chinese scallion pancakes, find the recipe here.
When serving the pancake, I like to cut the large round into smaller wedges.
PrintThe Easiest Scallion Pancakes
Description
Rather than needing the dough, this Chinese scallion pancake recipe is easy enough to come together in minutes and still taste delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (measure after shifting)
- 420-440 ml water
- around 1 cup finely chopped scallion (wash and drain well)
- pinch of salt as needed
- 1/8 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder (optional)
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir water to flour and keep stirring with an egg whisk. Make sure that the water and flour is combined completely. Set aside for several minutes.
- Go to the scallion, finely chopped and throw into the bowl with flour and water. Add pinch of salt and five spice powder; continue to stir until everything combined well.
- Heat up around 2 tablespoons cooking oil in a pan (either big or small, it does not matter). Scoop the mixture and pour into the pan. When pouring over the mixture, do not place all of them in center, swirl it evenly by rotating the spoon to make a basic round pancake. And then use a smaller spoon or your pancake turnover to make the pancake as well distributed as possible. Pan-fry over medium fire for around 2-4 minutes until one side becomes golden brown. Turn over carefully to fry the second side for another 2 minutes. Then fry each side another 1 minute for a darker color and crisper taste.
- Transfer out and then absorb the extra oil by kitchen paper. Repeat to finish all the pancakes.
- When serving, as I usually make larger ones because of time issue, cut into small wedges and enjoy with family.
- Category: Side
- Cuisine: Chinese
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of flour is best to use for the dough in these scallion pancakes?
For the easiest scallion pancakes, all-purpose flour works well to create a tender dough.
How do I incorporate the scallions into the dough?
After kneading the dough, you can roll it out and then sprinkle the chopped scallions evenly before rolling it up again to create layers.
What is the best way to cook the scallion pancakes for optimal texture?
Pan-frying the pancakes in a bit of oil over medium heat helps achieve a crispy exterior while keeping the inside soft.
Loved it Elaine! Great recipe! :)
I’ve never made scallion pancakes cuz they seem like so much work! I’m not averse to work, mind you, but I did a Google search for easy scallion pancakes & you came up. I made them immediately :) I was in the midst of making a veggie stir fry & wanted something on the side. I posted a photo on my @conveywithita on twitter :)
Thank you!!