Chinese Scallion Pancakes

Method

1. 1
   • wheat flour300 g
   • water1¾ dl

   Knead and rest the dough — Stir the hot water into the flour until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 5 minutes until smooth. Rest, covered, for 20 minutes.

2. 2
   • sesame oil4 tbsp
   • spring onion6
   • salt1 tsp

   Roll out and season the dough — Divide the dough into four, roll each piece into a thin circle, brush with sesame oil, and scatter with spring onion and salt.

3. 3

   Coil the dough into a spiral — Roll each circle up into a tight rope, then coil into a spiral and flatten gently with a rolling pin into a disc.

4. 4
   • vegetable oil4 tbsp

   Fry the pancakes — Fry the pancakes in the vegetable oil over medium heat for 3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.

   ⏱6 min
5. 5
   • soy sauce3 tbsp
   • rice vinegar1 tbsp
   • chilli flakes1 tsp

   Slice and serve — Cut into wedges and serve hot with a dipping sauce of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili flakes.