Scallion pancakes are a traditional Chinese delicacy, and many people have a soft spot for their unique flavors. If you're looking for this breakfast dish at home, here's an easy and delicious home-made version of scallion pancakes.
First, prepare the ingredients: 300 grams of plain flour, a pinch of salt, an egg, about 200 ml of warm water, chopped green onions, and vegan vegetable oil. That's enough to make four medium-sized scallion pancakes.
Now, let's start making scallion pancakes. Take a large mixing bowl, pour in 300g of flour and add a pinch of salt. Then, crack the eggs into the flour and stir evenly with chopsticks or a mixing spoon. Next, gradually pour in warm water, stirring as you pour, until the dough is formed and ready to be kneaded. At this point, there may still be some flour that is not combined, but it doesn't matter, you can knead it by hand until the surface of the dough is smooth.
Once the dough is kneaded, cover with a damp cloth and let it rise for about 20 minutes. This process is to allow the dough to rest and rise slightly, so that the porosity becomes soft.
Next, make the scallion oil mixture. In a small bowl, pour four tablespoons of vegetable oil and add an appropriate amount of chopped green onion. If you prefer other seasonings, such as five-spice powder, Sichuan pepper powder or chili flakes, you can add it to this shallot mixture to your taste, stir well and set aside.
After the dough has risen, knead it well again and divide it into quarters. Knead one of the portions into a ball shape and roll it out with a rolling pin into a round crust about 3-4 mm thick. And try to roll it out evenly, so as to ensure that the scallion pancake bakes are evenly fermented.
Spread the previously prepared scallion oil on the crust, being careful not to coat the edges so that it does not spill out when frying. Then, roll the crust from one end and roll it into strips. Then knead the ends of the rolled dough tightly to prevent the oil and chopped green onions from flowing out.
At this moment, the rolled noodles are rolled up in a spiral to form a small round "cake", which is gently flattened to become an unfried raw scallion pancake. Repeat the same method until all the dough is made into an unfried scallion pancake.
Now, preheat the pan, pour a little oil into the pan, and when the oil is hot for 7 minutes, put a dough in it and fry slowly over medium-low heat. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, when the base is golden brown, turn over and fry the other side until golden brown. Proper capping can be applied during the process to promote internal maturation. The surface of the fried scallion pancake should be crispy, with a slight brushing on the inside, and when the aroma of the flour and chopped green onion wafts out, a hot scallion pancake is successfully made.
While it's hot, cut it into bite-sized pieces and eat them when you pick them up. In this way, a simple and delicious family version of scallion pancakes is ready, and when you are in a hurry in the morning, you can enjoy a delicious and nutritious Chinese breakfast with a glass of soy milk or milk. Of course, you can also add minced garlic, pepper and other seasonings to the scallion oil according to your preference to make the scallion pancake taste more varied.
Finally, a tip: during the frying process, be careful not to heat too much to avoid scorching the scallion pancake on the outside and inside to make sure it is patiently fried to ensure that it is golden on both sides and tastes great.
In this way, after a simple kneading, rolling, rolling, and frying process, the oily aroma of green onions gradually spreads along with the golden crust, allowing people to return to the warm family atmosphere through this long aroma of scallion pancakes before the start of a busy day. A time-saving and traditional home-cooked breakfast!
The above steps are simple and easy to try, even for novice cooks. Through this process, you can not only enjoy the fun of making, but also taste the deliciousness of handmade scallion pancakes. Grab a rolling pin and try it out!