Recipe

These 4-Ingredient Scallion Pancakes Will Make You Feel Like You're in Taiwan

By Melissa Vajanaphanich at University of California- San Diego

Whether you're in need of an appetizer, a meal, or a snack, these scallion pancakes are super simple to make and you probably already have most of the ingredients on hand any way. I woke up feeling so nostalgic about my trip to Asia this past summer but munching on these crispy beauties made me feel like I was back in Taiwan again.  

Taiwanese Scallion Pancakes

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 3
Ingredients
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 bunches scallions
  • 1.75 cups water
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt

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Step 1

Prepare your ingredients by chopping the scallions and measuring out your flour and your water.

#SpoonTip If you can sift your flour while measuring, it will be so much crispier!

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Step 2

Put aside your scallions and combine the flour and the water.

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Step 3

Mix thoroughly and allow the mixture to rest for 7 minutes.

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Step 4

Add scallions and salt to the mixture.

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Step 5

Heat up a pan (using oil is optional if you have a non-stick pan but I just wanted to make them extra crispy) and mix in the scallions while waiting.

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Step 6

Spoon the mixture into the pan and use that spoon to evenly distribute for a thin, crispy pancake. You can size them however you'd like.

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Step 7

Wait for the edges to turn slightly golden and flip to cook thoroughly .

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Step 8

Allow the bottom to brown and then serve! I like it best with crispy chili oil.

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