A savory scallion egg pancake, or "cōng yǔ jī dàn guàn bǐng," is a popular Chinese street food loved for its crispy crust, tender filling, and aromatic scallions. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to make it at home.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup water (warm for softer dough)
- 2 eggs
- 3-4 scallions (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- Salt to taste
- Oil for cooking
Instructions:
1. Prepare the dough: Mix flour and water into a smooth dough. Knead for 5 minutes, then let it rest for 20 minutes covered with a damp cloth.
2. Make the filling: Whisk eggs, add chopped scallions, soy sauce, salt, and sesame oil. Set aside.
3. Shape the pancake: Divide dough into 4 balls. Roll each into a thin circle, brush with oil, sprinkle scallions, roll it up like a Swiss roll, and coil it into a flat circle. Roll out again to a 6-inch pancake.
4. Cook the pancake: Heat a pan over medium heat, add oil. Place the pancake and cook until golden (2-3 minutes per side). Crack an egg onto the center, spread it evenly, and flip once the egg sets.
5. Finish and serve: Press the pancake lightly, cook until crispy, then fold in half. Serve hot with chili sauce or pickles.
Enjoy your homemade scallion egg pancake—crispy, flavorful, and utterly satisfying!
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