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A plate of golden-brown Scallion Pancakes with Sesame Oil, served with a small bowl of dark dipping sauce topped with sesame seeds.

Scallion Pancakes with Sesame Oil

The sesame oil adds a subtle depth that makes these pancakes feel extra special without being complicated. These pancakes are simple to make and offer a nutty, aromatic flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 2 pancakes

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

Pancake Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp salt

Filling and Frying

  • 1/2 cup scallions, finely chopped
  • 1.5 tbsp sesame oil for brushing
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Add warm water and stir to form a 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 one ball into a thin rectangle shape.
  • Brush the surface lightly with sesame oil and sprinkle evenly with the chopped scallions.
  • Roll the rectangle into a tight log. Coil the log into a spiral shape, then flatten the spiral gently into a pancake shape.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Fry the pancake until it is golden brown and crisp on both sides.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining dough. Cut the cooked pancakes into wedges and serve them warm.

Notes

By Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.
Keyword Asian Cuisine Recipes, Asian Food Recipes, Chinese Cooking Recipes, Easy Asian Food, Japanese Food Recipes, Korean Food Recipes, Scallion Pancakes with Sesame Oil