The recipe for Chinese Green Onion Pancakes is very similar to that of Indian parotta. Addition of green onion makes them so much more flavorful. These savory pancakes are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, and you can have it as a snack or breakfast.
Ingredients for Chinese Green Onion Pancakes:
Plain flour - 3 cups
Boiling water - 1 1/2 cups
Salt to taste
Spring onion/Green onion - 200 grams
Ingredients for Dipping Sauce:
Light soya sauce - 1/4 cup
Rice wine vinegar - 2 tbsp
Chilli flakes - 1 tsp
Ginger - 1 inch
Honey - 1 tbsp
Spring onion/Green onion - 1 tsp
Directions:
1. Mix plain flour and salt in a large bowl.
2. Gradually add boiling water a little at a time and use a spatula to bring the dough together.
3. Once the dough starts to come together, use your hands to lightly knead it and then transfer on to a work surface and continue kneading for 5 to 8 more minutes until it forms a smooth ball.
4. Now place it in a bowl and coat the dough with a few drops of oil.
5. Cover the dough and let it rest for 2 hours.
7. After two hours, roll the dough into a thick log and divide into eight parts.
8. Roll each portion into a ball and cover with oil and rest under a damp cloth for 10 more minutes.
8. While the dough rests, chop the green onion or spring onion and set aside.
9. Roll the dough into a large, thin rectangle.
10. Spread the chopped spring onions in an even layer making sure to go all the way to the edges.
9. Roll your dough into a tight log. Roll it again into a spiral or snail shape tucking the end at the bottom. Set aside covered in a damp cloth until all the dough is rolled out.
10. Now roll the dough spirals as thinly as possible. You'll see that the green onion starts poking out through the dough which is normal.
11. Heat oil in a shallow pan and cook the pancakes on medium flame until both sides are golden and crispy. Cast iron skillets and pans work great for these pancakes.
12. For the dipping sauce, just mix all the dipping sauce ingredients in a small ball and whisk it up.
Chinese Green Onion Pancakes with Dipping Sauce are ready.
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