Flakey scallion pancakes
Flakey scallion pancakes is a medium Chinese recipe that serves 4. 200 calories per serving. Recipe by Kwokspots on YouTube.
Prep: 1 hr 55 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 2 hrs 20 min
Cost: $1.60 total, $0.40 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
- 2 teaspoons Salt (fine table salt)
- 1 cup Hot Water (about 120‑130°F (49‑54°C))
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (for kneading the dough)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted, for brushing layers)
- 4 Scallions (green parts only, finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (for pan‑frying)
Instructions
Make the dough
In a mixing bowl combine 2 cups flour and 2 teaspoons salt, then slowly stream in 1 cup hot water while stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
Time: PT5M
Knead the dough
Turn the dough onto a lightly oiled surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little olive oil if it sticks.
Time: PT10M
First rest
Cover the kneaded dough with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel and let it rest at room temperature for 45 minutes.
Time: PT45M
Divide and layer
Divide the rested dough into four equal pieces. Roll each piece into a thin rectangle, brush with melted butter, sprinkle the chopped scallions evenly, then fold the rectangle into thirds, fold again in half, give it a gentle twist, and roll the coil into a spiral. Flatten gently and let the shaped pieces rest for another 30 minutes.
Time: PT45M
Final roll out
After the second rest, roll each spiral as thinly as possible (about 2‑3 mm).
Time: PT5M
Pan‑fry the pancakes
Heat a skillet over medium‑high heat, add a thin layer of vegetable oil, and cook each pancake for 2‑3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: Medium‑high heat
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 200
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains Gluten
Allergens: Wheat, Dairy
Last updated: April 16, 2026








