Crispy Chinese Scallion Pancakes: Easy, Flavorful Homemade Treats
Crispy Chinese Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing) are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 pancakes 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Gradually add hot water to the flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into four pieces and roll each piece into a thin circle.
- Brush each circle with oil and sprinkle with scallions.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log, then coil it into a spiral.
- Flatten the spiral into a pancake shape.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the pancake until golden brown on each side.
Notes
- Serve with soy sauce for dipping.
- For extra crunch, fry the pancakes longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crispy Chinese Scallion Pancakes, Cong You Bing, homemade Chinese pancakes