When I was pregnant I CRAVED scallion pancakes but for some reason none of the chinese restaurants in North East TN have them. I was baffled!!! Thank goodness for Vegan Planet; Robin Robertson has done it again, this time with one of my favorite comfort foods. Here is my go-to recipe for these savory, doughy snacks.
I have omitted a few ingredients but this recipe is based off of the recipe from Vegan Planet.
Ingredients:
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup boiling water (may need more)
1 TBSP toasted sesame oil
3/4 cup minced organic scallions or green onions
1 TBSP peanut oil
Place the flour and salt in a food processor. Add 1/4 of the scallions/green onions to the food processor. Run the machine for 20 seconds. With the machine running, slowly add the water through the feed tube adding a little more water, if necessary, until a ball of dough forms. Remove from the food processor, cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and let rest for 30 minutes.
Divide the dough into two pieces. Set one aside and cover. On a floured surface, press 1/4 of the scallions into the dough. Kneed a little and then roll into a circle about 1/4 inch thick. Brush on 1/2 the sesame oil. Set aside and repeat with the remaining dough ball.
Heat half of the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place one of the pancakes in the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides. Turn once. It should take about 6 or 7 minutes total. Repeat with the remaining peanut oil and pancake.
Cut the pancakes into wedges and serve hot with my favorite ginger dipping sauce.
Ginger Dipping Sauce: http://chinesefood.about.com/od/saucesdipping/r/gingersauce.htm
The ginger sauce MAKES this recipe. The pancakes don't taste nearly as good without it.
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