Crispy scallion pancakes stacked on a plate with flaky layers showing.

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Crispy Scallion Pancakes

Flaky, chewy pancakes with lots of scallions and a golden crisp edge.

Prep35 min
Cook20 min
Total55 min
Yield6 pancakes
SnackCrispyClassic

Introduction

These are worth making on a weekend when you want something hands-on but deeply rewarding. The trick is not perfection — it’s enough oil, good rolling, and confidence.

Ingredients

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Dough

Filling

Steps

  1. 1

    Mix the flour, warm water, and salt until shaggy. Knead until smooth, then rest for 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Divide into 6 pieces. Roll one piece thin, brush with oil, scatter scallions and seasoning, then roll up and coil it.

  3. 3

    Rest the coils for 10 minutes, then flatten each one gently into a round pancake.

  4. 4

    Pan-fry over medium heat with a little oil until golden and crisp on both sides.

Notes

  • Let the rolled coils rest before flattening them so the gluten relaxes.
  • Use medium heat — too high and the outside browns before the inner layers crisp.

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Storage & serving notes

Dietary notes

  • vegetarian

Storage

  • Keep refrigerated for 2 days with parchment between pancakes.

Reheating

  • Re-crisp in a dry pan over medium heat.

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