Crispy Chinese Scallion Pancakes: A Super Easy Homemade Delight
Crispy Chinese Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing) are a delicious and easy homemade snack that brings a taste of China to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4–5 scallions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the flour and salt.
- Slowly add boiling water and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth, then let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and roll each into a circle.
- Brush with vegetable oil and sprinkle with chopped scallions.
- Roll up the dough tightly and coil it into a round shape.
- Flatten gently and pan-fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
Notes
- Make sure to use boiling water for the dough to achieve the perfect texture.
- Serve with soy sauce or vinegar for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crispy Chinese Scallion Pancakes, Cong You Bing, Homemade Snack