Simple Scallion Pancakes
Flaky pan‑fried pancakes packed with scallions and a dash of soy dipping sauce.

Total
15 min
Prep
7 min
Cook
8 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- ½ cup Cold water
- 4 stalks Scallions (green onions)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cold water, and salt until a smooth batter forms (about 2 minutes).
- 2
Stir in the sliced scallions and sesame oil, mixing just until combined (about 1 minute).
- 3
Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil; pour half the batter into the pan, spreading it thinly, and fry until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes per side (total 8 minutes).
- 4
Transfer the cooked pancake to a plate, repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil if needed.
- 5
Serve the pancakes hot with a dipping sauce made by mixing the soy sauce with a splash of water or a dash of vinegar if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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