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Scallion Pancakes Recipe

A practical, source-aware recipe for scallion pancakes, with the history kept close to the method.

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Scallion Pancakes. Photo: T.Tseng / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

Developed by the Recipe Desk. This original editorial recipe uses measured ingredients, explicit timing and yield, allergen notes, storage guidance, and step-by-step visual cues. Use the stated doneness and texture cues because ingredients, ovens, and kitchen equipment vary.

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Scallion Pancakes

A practical, source-aware recipe for scallion pancakes, with the history kept close to the method.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Yield
Makes 2 large pancakes (16 wedges) Servings
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1½ teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced green onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground toasted Sichuan peppercorns
  • Hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek) or hot chili sauce (such as Sriracha)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1 cup minced green onions
  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided

Method

  1. Dipping Sauce for Scallion Pancakes, showing the ingredients and preparation at this stage
    Step 1: Dipping Sauce for Scallion Pancakes.
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    Dipping Sauce

    Dipping Sauce

  2. Pancakes for Scallion Pancakes, showing the ingredients and preparation at this stage
    Step 2: Pancakes for Scallion Pancakes.
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    Pancakes

    Pancakes

Storage

Cool completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat only when the texture benefits from it.

Allergens

No major allergens identified from the listed ingredients. Always check product labels for cross-contact.

Why this dish belongs here

The history behind the method

This appetizer recipe connects to the broader history of scallion in global food culture.

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Trend and context sources

  1. [1]Original Scallion Pancakes recipe — Bon Appétit
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