Scallion Pancakes Stuffed with Cheese
Melty cheese inside crispy pancakes feels like the ultimate comfort food.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Skillet
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tsp salt
Filling and Cooking
- 1/2 cup scallions, finely chopped
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella or mild cheddar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for brushing
- As needed Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix the flour, salt, and warm water in a bowl to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough briefly until it is smooth. Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 2 equal balls. Roll each ball into a thin rectangle.
- Brush the dough lightly with vegetable oil. Sprinkle the chopped scallions and shredded cheese evenly over the surface.
- Roll the rectangle into a tight log. Coil the log into a spiral shape, then flatten the spiral gently with your hands or a rolling pin.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the pancakes until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides. This usually takes about 5 to 7 minutes per side.
- Slice the cooked pancakes into wedges and serve them hot.
Notes
By Grace Williams, contributor at Recipes by Betty.