Spring Onion Pancake (Scallion/Green onion pancake)
A savoury Chinese pancake made from batter instead of a dough.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon spice ((Chinese 5 spice powder, Shawarma spice, Suya spice, onion-ginger-garlic or no spice at all))
- salt
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup finely chopped scallion
- oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Line a flat plate or tray with paper napkins.
- 2
Into a medium bowl, add flour, spice and salt. Stir well.
- 3
Add water and stir to get a smooth batter. Add chopped spring onions (scallions) and mix well.
- 4
Leave to stand for a few minutes.
- 5
Heat about 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- 6
When hot, pour in some batter, spread it out immediately to form a thin pancake.
- 7
Fry for 3-4 minutes until that side becomes golden brown. Turn pancake over to fry the other side. When browned fry both sides again for about 30 seconds each for a crisper finish.
- 8
Place on the lined plate and continue frying until the batter is finished.
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