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Scallion Pancakes with Soy Dipping Sauce

Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time48 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: LydiaF

Ingredients

For the Scallion Pancakes

  • 2 cups plain flour + extra for rolling
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil I used sunflower oil + more for rolling and cookin
  • 3/4 cups water
  • Chinese 5 Spice Powder
  • 2 cups chopped scallions as much of the green parts as possible

For the Soy Dipping Sauce

  • 1 teaspoon grated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 cup soy sauce I used low sodium tamari
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons chopped scallions

Instructions

Prep the dough

  • Measure the flour and salt into a large bowl.
  • Make a well in the center and add the oil and most of the water.
  • Mix well, adding more water if needed to form a ball. Knead the dough until smooth.(You can knead it right in the bowl) and then cover with a damp cloth. Let rest for at least 20 minutes.

Make the Dipping Sauce

  • Combine all the ingredients in a large jar and shake to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Set aside.

Make the Scallion Pancakes

  • Divide the dough into four pieces.
  • Generously flour your work surface and roll each portion into a large circle.
  • Brush with oil then sprinkle with 5 Spice Powder. Scatter the chopped scallions evenly on top, avoid the edges.
  • Roll the pancake into a cylinder. Gently use your hands to even it out along the length. Set aside.
  • Repeat with the other portions of dough.
  • Roll each cylinder into a coil. Cover and let rest another 10 minutes or so.
  • After resting, roll each coil into a circle large enough to fit comfortably in your skillet.
  • Brush a thin coat of oil in the pan and hat to medium high. Cook each pancake for 2 - 3 minutes per side or until nicely browned. Use the spatula to press down on the pancake to further flatten it.
  • Cut into wedges to serve along with the dipping sauce.