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Scallion pancake
Put the flour and half a teaspoon of salt in a bowl. Pour in the just-boiled water while stirring with chopsticks until shaggy, then knead on a board until smooth, 5 minutes. Cover and rest 30 minutes.
Tip: The dough should feel like an earlobe: soft, not sticky.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Scallion pancake take?
1 hr 25 min all in — 30 min prep, 25 min cook, 30 min rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 pieces. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Rolling pin, Frying pan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1½ tsp (1/2 for the dough, 1 for the layers).
How much soy sauce?
2 tbsp (for dipping, with a splash of vinegar, optional) of Soy sauce.
What can I use instead?
Spring onion → Garlic chives. Stronger and more garlicky. Use half the quantity.
What should I watch for?
Roll gently. Press too hard and the spring onion bursts through and the layers merge.
Any tips from this recipe?
Freeze the uncooked discs between paper. Fry from frozen, 4 minutes a side. For the night-market version, crack an egg into the pan, lay the half-cooked pancake on it, flip after a minute and brush with sweet soy paste. A spoon of lard in the paste instead of oil gives the flakiest layers.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.