This Asian dish is a delicious and simple recipe made with scallions, water, and flour.
There’s nothing more comforting than eating a crunchy and savory snack. These easy scallion pancakes are easy to make. They go well with a hot bowl of soup or your main dish. This Asian inspired appetizer is perfect for those who want something pan-fried, but without all the fat.
Next time you’re in the mood for a meal that gives you the warm and fuzzies, this is the soup for you. It’s only seven simple ingredients, but doesn’t skimp on flavor, texture or nutrition.
This easy green onion cake is:
- Plant-based
- Quick and Easy
- Plant-based
- Healthy
- Great source of Vitamin K (from the scallions)
- Nut-free (if sesame oil is replaced by another oil)
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Soy-free (if using an alternative dip)
Ingredients for Scallion Pancakes
Making this delicious appetizer you will need the following:
- Gluten-Free Flour (AP Flour if not GF)
- Filtered Hot Water
- Sea Salt
- Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil (seasame oil if not allergic)
- Green Onions/Scallions
- Optional: Garlic
How to Make Scallion Pancakes
This crispy recipe comes together quickly. It uses a handful of scallions (about 10 pieces), preparation is about 35 minutes and cooking is about 10 minutes.
To make this cake, simply mix your choice of flour, salt, and hot water in a bowl. Use a wooden spoon until the dough begins to form.
Place the dough on a light floured surface and knead. This would take about 5 minutes. Lather the dough in oil and place a warm, damp towel and let the dough sit for about 30 minutes.
Split the dough into four equal pieces. Roll into a lightly floured board into a 7" circle. Brush the top with oil and sprinkle the chopped green onions. Slowly grab one end of the dough and roll (like you're making cinnamon rolls). Cut in half and coil into another bundle.
Flatten with a rolling pin and cut into triangular pieces.
Heat a 10-inch skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle your choice of oil. When hot gently lay the pancake dough into the pan. Cook about 2 minutes on each side or until brown and crispy.
Dip in pancake dipping sauce or sweet and sour sauce.
Delicious Ways to Eat More Scallions
I hope I’ve convinced you of the magical health benefits of green onions. And the good news is that this crispy scallion pancake recipe helps make this dish get some nutrients in.
Here are more tasty ways to fill your diet with fresh green onions and reap even more healthy benefits:
- Cauliflower Garlic Friend Rice with Green Onions
- Japenese Clear Onion Soup from Living Chirpy is an easy and warming soup that is gluten-free and flavorful.
- Amaranth-Green Onion Fritters form Power Hungry is a plant-based and filling dish that is warm and comforting.
Crispy Green Onion Cakes
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups hot water
- 1 cups gluten-free flour or all purpose flour
- 2 bunches chopped green onions/scallions (about 10 stems)
- 2½ tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic optional
Scallion Pancake Dipping Sauce
- 3 tbs rice vinegar
- 2 tbs soy sauce or coconut aminos If allergic to soy and coconut may used 1 tbs sea salt.
- ½ teaspoon sugar, honey or agave
- ¼ teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix water and flour with a wooden bowl into a dough forms.
- Knead for about 5 minutes until elastic then form into a ball. Coat with ½ tablespoon of oil. Cover with a warm damp cloth and let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Split the dough into four pieces. Roll into a ball and using a rolling pin flatten into about less than ¼" like a pancake.
- Spread ½ tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with green onions and garlic (optional). Roll like a jelly roll and twist into a spiral then flatten.
- Cut into triangular pieces.
- Heat a 10-inch skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle your choice of oil. When the pan is sizzling, gently lay the pancake dough into the pan.
- Cook about 2 minutes on each side or until brown and crispy.
- Dip in pancake dipping sauce or sweet and sour sauce.
Dipping Sauce
- Add the vinegar and soy sauce or coconut aminos
- Add the salt, sugar, garlic and crushed red pepper.
Nutrition
I hope you like this scallion pancake recipe! Enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Check out some of my other healthy recipes that are gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, and plant-based!
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