How to make EXTRA CRISPY Scallion Pancake (5 Ingredients ONLY)

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (for dough, sifted)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (pinch for dough)
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (drizzle for dough)
• 0.75 cup Warm Water (lukewarm (~35°C))
• 4 stalks Green Onions (finely chopped)
• 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil (for deep frying, medium‑high heat)
• 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (lightly dust dough before shaping)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (sprinkle on cooked pieces)

Instructions

1. Prepare Dough

   In a mixing bowl combine 2 cups flour, 0.5 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp oil. Add 0.75 cup warm water and stir until a rough dough ball forms.

   Time: PT5M

2. Rest Dough

   Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

3. Chop Green Onions

   Finely chop the 4 stalks of green onion.

   Time: PT2M

4. Heat Oil & Dust

   In a small pan heat 0.5 cup oil over medium heat. Place 2 tbsp flour on a shallow plate for dusting.

   Time: PT2M

5. Divide Dough

   Turn the rested dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into four equal pieces.

   Time: PT2M

6. Shape Twists

   Take one piece, flatten into a circle, brush lightly with oil, sprinkle a pinch of salt and some chopped green onion, fold the edges toward the center, twist the ends together, then gently roll into a flat disc about ¼ inch thick. Let rest for 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

7. Fry Twists

   Heat the remaining oil in the skillet to 180°C (350°F). Fry each disc for about 5 minutes, flip, and fry another 2 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: 180°C

8. Season & Serve

   Sprinkle the fried twists with a little extra salt and serve hot while crunchy.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g