Description

Crispy Chinese Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing) are a delicious, flaky treat that brings a burst of flavor with each bite, perfect as an appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

¾ cup hot water (plus more as needed)

4 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)

1 teaspoon salt

1 ½ cups finely chopped scallions (green parts only)

Sesame oil for brushing

Extra flour for rolling out the dough

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
Gradually add the hot water and mix until a dough begins to form. Knead the dough until smooth, about 5 minutes.
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each piece into a thin circle on a floured surface.
Brush each circle with vegetable oil, sprinkle with scallions, and roll them up into a log. Then coil the log into a spiral and flatten gently.
Heat a skillet over medium heat, add oil, and cook each pancake until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Serve hot, brushed with sesame oil for extra flavor.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of scallions to your taste, and serve with soy sauce or vinegar for dipping.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pancake
Calories: 210 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 240 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: Crispy Chinese Scallion Pancakes, Cong You Bing, Chinese pancakes, scallion recipes, savory snacks