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    Published: Apr 29, 2016 · Modified: Apr 27, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

    Asian Inspired Savory Scallion Pancakes

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    Savory Scallion Pancakes are thinly rolled pancakes that are packed full of chopped scallions and delicious flavor. Serve them as an appetizer or side dish along with your favorite Asian dipping sauce.

    Asian Scallion Pancakes

    Chinese food may be my favorite cuisine to eat at a restaurant or takeout. That said, we don't do it often because it gets expensive, and I always tend to eat more than my fair share because I can't seem to stop myself.

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    Homemade Scallion Pancakes

    This recipe for Savory Scallion Pancakes is one I found in a cookbook I own called "The Chinese Takeout Cookbook" by Diana Kuan (pg. 37), and it's pretty specific when it comes to the directions for forming, and rolling, the pancakes.

    Pancakes with scallions

    However, if you know me (and if you're a regular reader here), then you know I have a hard time following directions. LOL. Actually, I did follow the directions with the first half of the dough. But after that, I blazed my own trails and rolled the Savory Scallion Pancakes in a way that I think worked just as well, even though it's probably some sort of sin in Chinese culture (but I hope not).

    Since I don't want to offend anyone, this is my disclaimer that I am only here to share recipes that I think my readers will enjoy, and can easily recreate. In the following video, you'll notice that I share two ways to roll Savory Scallion Pancakes. The second way is my take on making the process a little easier. Watch and learn as I show you the two different ways I used to roll these pancakes, from there you can decide what way will work best for you.

    Pancakes with green onions

     

     

    Homemade Scallion Pancakes

    Savory Scallion Pancakes

    Renee Goerger
    Savory Scallion Pancakes are thinly rolled pancakes that are packed full of chopped scallions. Serve them as an appetizer or side dish along with your favorite Asian dipping sauce.
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Course Main Course or Side Dish
    Cuisine Asian Inspired
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 89 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1½ cups all-purpose flour plus more for rolling
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • pinch black pepper
    • ½ cup warm water
    • 3 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
    • ½ cup chopped scallions
    • Favorite Asian dipping sauce

    Tools and equipment

    • 2 medium bowls
    • rolling pin
    • large skillet
    • pastry brush
    • paper towels

    Instructions
     

    • Oil the inside of a medium bowl and set aside.
    • Whisk the flour, salt, and pepper together in a second medium bowl.
    • Add the warm water to the flour mixture and knead with hands to fully incorporate, until a soft dough forms.
    • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand a few minutes.
    • Place the dough into the oiled bowl and cover the bowl with a damp paper towel. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
    • Divide the rested dough in half.
    • Working with one half of dough at a time (cover the half you're not working with), roll the dough out into a 12 inch rope.
    • Divide the rope into 6 equal pieces.
    • Use a rolling pin to roll each piece of dough into a flattened disc (approximately ¼" thickness).
    • *Note - to insure the dough rolls into an disc, roll the dough from the center out and rotate the dough during the rolling process.
    • Brush the flattened pancakes with a touch of oil and sprinkle liberally with the chopped scallions.
    • Roll the pancake to form a cigar shape.
    • Start at one end of the cigar shape and roll the pancake into a tight coil.
    • Use the rolling pin to flatten the coil shape into a ¼" disc.
    • Stack the pancakes using oil between the cakes to prevent sticking.
    • OR
    • Hand knead the chopped scallions into the rested dough.
    • Divide the dough in half and roll each half of dough out into a 12" rope.
    • Divide each rope into 6 equal pieces.
    • Roll each piece into a flattened disc.
    • Brush each pancake with oil to prevent sticking and stack the pancakes until ready to cook.
    • Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium/high heat.
    • Cook the pancakes in the skillet for 2 minutes per side, flip and cook and additional 2 minutes to brown the other side.
    • Serve warm with you choice of Asian dipping sauces.

    Notes

    Adapted from The Chinese Takeout Cookbook by Diana Kuan

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 195mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 42IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Nutmeg Nanny says

      May 01, 2016 at 9:44 pm

      These pancakes look so good! I wish I could pile them high with roast duck and hoisin sauce....yum!

      Reply
    2. Katerina @ Diethood says

      May 01, 2016 at 12:29 pm

      They look perfect!! Mine never ever turn out this good... :-/ But, I do love the combination of flavors!

      Reply
    3. Debra A Attinella says

      May 01, 2016 at 9:26 am

      I've always wanted to try savory pancakes - pinning!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        May 01, 2016 at 11:12 am

        Awesome! Thanks, Debra. I think you'll love them!

        Reply
    4. Karyn @ Pint Sized Baker says

      April 30, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      LOVE these savory pancakes. They sound like a great snack to munch on when you have a craving but don't want to get take out.

      Reply
    5. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

      April 30, 2016 at 8:00 pm

      I love scallion pancakes...and the traditional way of making them definitely takes a little practice. I ripped through so many the first time I made them (fortunately they still taste good). Yours look like they turned out perfectly!

      Reply
    6. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

      April 30, 2016 at 7:34 am

      Those look delightful. I'm not sure I've had scallion pancakes, but now I really want to try them. Love, love, love the flavor of scallions.

      Reply
    7. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      April 29, 2016 at 10:08 pm

      What a tasty side/app! I love savory pancakes, and I'm betting that these are fabulous!

      Reply
    8. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      April 29, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      I love these pancakes! And your aprons are sooo cute!

      Reply
    9. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

      April 29, 2016 at 5:09 pm

      First off, those pancakes look sooooo good! Secondly, you have some serious talent! Way to go, Girl!

      Reply
    10. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

      April 29, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      Savory pancakes I need you in my life!!

      Reply
    11. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

      April 29, 2016 at 2:30 pm

      Those. Look. AMAZING! I just know that I'd eat more than my fair share of these savory pancakes.

      Reply
    12. Michelle | A Latte Food says

      April 29, 2016 at 11:14 am

      Oh my, these look incredible! And I love that tea towel! You are seriously so talented!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        April 29, 2016 at 4:55 pm

        Thank you so much, Michelle! I appreciate that!

        Reply
    13. Justine | Cooking and Beer says

      April 29, 2016 at 11:02 am

      This is such a fantastic idea! I go crazy for savory pancakes!

      Reply
    14. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

      April 29, 2016 at 10:00 am

      I love Chinese food too! I love this idea for savory pancakes.

      Reply

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