Classic Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing)
Traditional dish · Chinese
A traditional Chinese savory pancake made with flour, water, and abundant scallions, pan-fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, with a tender, layered interior.
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Ingredients
- All-purpose flour3 cups
- Hot water1 cup
- Cold water1/4 cup
- Scallions1 bunch
- Vegetable oil1/4 cup
- Salt1 teaspoon
- Sesame oil1 tablespoon
- Soy sauceFor dipping
- Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
Steps
- 1
Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Gradually add hot water while stirring with chopsticks or a fork until shaggy. Add cold water and mix until a dough forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5-10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
Finely chop the scallions.
- 3
Divide the dough into 4-6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin, rectangular sheet.
- 4
Brush the surface of each dough sheet with vegetable oil and sprinkle with chopped scallions and a pinch of black pepper.
- 5
Roll up the dough sheet tightly like a jelly roll. Coil the rolled dough into a spiral shape. Flatten the spiral gently with your palm.
- 6
Roll out the flattened spiral into a thin pancake, about 6-8 inches in diameter.
- 7
Heat 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry each pancake for 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- 8
Cut into wedges and serve immediately with soy sauce for dipping.
