Chinese Scallion Pancakes Cong You Bing 1771045978980 Rh61

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Boiling water
• 0.25 cup Cold water
• 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame oil
• 1.5 cups Fresh scallions, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil for frying
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Five-spice powder(optional)
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce for dipping(optional)
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place flour in a large bowl and slowly stir in boiling water until a shaggy dough forms, then add cold water to reach a smooth consistency.

2. 2

   Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes until elastic, then cover with a damp cloth and rest for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Divide the rested dough into 4 equal portions and roll one piece out into a very thin rectangle.

4. 4

   Brush the surface of the dough with sesame oil and sprinkle evenly with salt, five-spice powder, and a generous handful of chopped scallions.

5. 5

   Roll the dough tightly into a long cylinder (like a cigar), then coil that cylinder into a tight spiral shape.

6. 6

   Flatten the spiral with your palm and roll it out again into a 7-inch circle, being careful not to let all the scallions burst through.

7. 7

   Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the pancake for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

8. 8

   Remove from heat, cut into wedges, and serve immediately with a mixture of soy sauce and rice vinegar.