Crispy Chinese Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing)
Prepare crispy Chinese scallion pancakes (Cong You Bing) easily at home! Enjoy these flavorful snacks today and impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup hot water (plus more as needed)
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups finely chopped scallions (green parts only)
- Sesame oil for brushing
- Extra flour for rolling out the dough
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and gradually add hot water, stirring until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into four portions, rolling one piece into a thin rectangle.
- Brush with sesame oil, sprinkle salt, and top with scallions. Roll up lengthwise and coil into a spiral.
- Flatten gently and roll into a pancake about ¼-inch thick.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry each pancake for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg