Have you ever tried a green onion cake before?
Have you ever tried a green onion cake before? is a easy Canadian Chinese recipe that serves 2. 260 calories per serving. Recipe by Cheat Day Eats on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 12 min | Total: 42 min
Cost: $9.88 total, $4.94 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
- 3/4 cup Boiling Water (hot, just off the boil)
- 1 cup Scallions (Green Onions) (thinly sliced, white and green parts separated)
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (high smoke point, for pan‑frying)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (fine sea salt)
- 1/4 cup Soy‑Ginger Dipping Sauce (mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, a pinch of sugar)
Instructions
Make the Dough
Place the sifted flour and salt in a mixing bowl, stir to combine, then slowly pour in the boiling water while stirring with chopsticks or a fork until a shaggy dough forms.
Time: PT5M
Knead and Rest
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 2 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
Time: PT10M
Incorporate Scallions
Flatten the rested dough into a rectangle, brush lightly with 1 tablespoon of oil, sprinkle the sliced scallion whites and greens evenly, then roll the dough tightly into a log.
Time: PT5M
Form Pancake Layers
Coil the rolled log into a snail shape, then gently flatten with the rolling pin into a 1/4‑inch thick circle (about 8‑inch diameter). Brush the top with the remaining oil.
Time: PT3M
Pan‑Fry
Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil, and place the pancake in the pan. Cook 3‑4 minutes until golden brown and crisp, then flip and cook the other side another 3‑4 minutes.
Time: PT12M
Temperature: Medium‑High
Serve with Dipping Sauce
Transfer the cooked cake to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve immediately with the soy‑ginger dipping sauce.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 260
- Protein
- 5g
- Carbohydrates
- 32g
- Fat
- 12g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Vegetarian
Allergens: Wheat, Soy
Last updated: April 19, 2026






