Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup warm water
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2 tablespoons sesame oil
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1 bunch of scallions (green onions), finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon white pepper
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1 Cooking oil for frying (e.g., vegetable or canola oil)
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1 Soy sauce or dipping sauce of your choice (optional, for serving)
Directions
Serve your Vegan Chinese Scallion Pancakes hot, cut into wedges, and accompanied by soy sauce or your preferred dipping sauce.
These scallion pancakes are best enjoyed fresh off the skillet. You can customize the dipping sauce to your taste by adding soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and a dash of sesame oil for an extra burst of flavor.
Steps
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In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and warm water. Mix until a dough forms. |
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Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. |
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Form the dough into a ball, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rest for 30 minutes. |
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After resting, divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin circle or square, about 1/8 inch thick. |
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Brush a thin layer of sesame oil over the surface of the dough. |
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Sprinkle the chopped scallions evenly over the oiled dough. |
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Season with salt and white pepper. |
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Roll up the dough tightly, creating a long log. |
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Coil the log into a spiral, tucking the end underneath. |
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Flatten the spiral gently with your hand, then roll it out again into a pancake shape, about 1/8 inch thick. |
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Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat and add a small amount of cooking oil. |
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Carefully place the pancake in the hot pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until both sides are golden brown and crispy. |
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Repeat the process for the remaining dough portions, adding more oil to the pan as needed. |