Best 5 Chinese Green Onion Cakes Recipes

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**Unveiling the Fragrant Delicacy of Chinese Green Onion Cakes: A Culinary Journey through Flavor and Texture**

In the realm of Chinese cuisine, few dishes hold a more esteemed place than the iconic Green Onion Cake. A tantalizing marriage of flavors and textures, this savory pastry has captivated taste buds for generations. Its origins can be traced back to the northern provinces of China, where it is often served as a delectable breakfast or snack. However, its popularity has transcended regional boundaries, making it a beloved delicacy across the country and beyond.

Our culinary expedition into the world of Green Onion Cakes begins with a classic recipe that embodies the essence of this dish. This time-honored recipe showcases the harmonious blend of crispy layers of dough enveloping a savory filling of fragrant green onions, a burst of aromatic ginger, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, resulting in a symphony of flavors that delights the senses.

For those seeking a vegetarian variation, we present an equally enticing recipe that swaps out the traditional pork filling for a medley of crisp cabbage, carrots, and wood ear mushrooms. This meatless rendition offers a symphony of colors, textures, and flavors that is sure to satisfy vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.

But the culinary adventure doesn't end there. We also venture into the realm of innovation with a unique recipe that incorporates the piquant flavors of kimchi into the Green Onion Cake. This fusion of Korean and Chinese culinary traditions results in a taste sensation that is both familiar and exciting, tantalizing taste buds with its spicy and tangy notes.

These diverse recipes cater to various dietary preferences and culinary inclinations, ensuring that everyone can embark on this delectable journey. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that promises a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHINESE SCALLION PANCAKES



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Detailed steps for making traditional Chinese scallion pancakes at home.

Provided by Elaine

Categories     Breakfast     staple food

Time 26m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cup unshifted all purpose flour
3/4 cup water ( , 1/2 hot boiling water + 1/4 cold water)
1 tbsp. vegetable cooking oil
1 tbsp. cooking oil
2 cup chopped scallion ( , use green part only)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. Chinese five spice powder
1 tbsp. light soy sauce
1 tsp. oyster sauce (, optional )
1/2 tbsp. sesame oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. chili oil
chopped green onion and coriander

Steps:

  • Mix salt with all purpose flour.
  • Prepare a large mixing bowl. Dig a small hole in center and then pour the hot water in. Wait for 10 minutes and then stir in the cold water and vegetable oil. Grasp everything to form a ball, cover and rest for 5 minutes and then knead until very smooth (around 3-5 minutes ). The dough should be quite soft. Cover the rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • After resting, the dough should be quite easy to roll out. Divide the large dough into 4 pieces and roll each piece into a large around circle. Brush some oil, sprinkle Chinese five spice power and chopped scallion (leave the 1 cm of the edge empty).
  • Roll up the circle into a cylinder. And further roll into the shape of a snail. Cover with wet cloth and rest for 10 to 15 minutes.Roll the snail out to another thin circle.
  • Brush some cooking oil on the pan and move the circle into the pan. Use middle fire to pan-fry until the surface becomes brown around 2-3 minutes. And turn over to fry for another 1 to 2 minutes. Use a spatula to press the circle from time and time especially the central part to ensure the circle is evenly fried.
  • Remove the circle out and cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577 kcal, Carbohydrate 106 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 9 g, Sodium 501 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEN ONION CAKES



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An excellent and simple recipe, these will make some delicious green onion cakes that are addictive and are just as good, if not better, than the store bought ones.

Provided by spicyme

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups bread flour
1 ¼ cups boiling water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Use a fork to mix flour and boiling water in a large bowl. Knead dough into a ball. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let dough rest for 30 to 60 minutes.
  • Evenly divide dough into 16 pieces. Roll each piece into a 1/4 inch thick circle. Brush each circle with oil, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with about 1 teaspoon of green onions. Roll up, cigar style; coil each pancake and pinch open ends together to form a disc. Roll each circle flat to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet. Fry cakes until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Add more oil between batches, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

GREEN ONION PANCAKE



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This is the first I write a recipe. I made it as detailed as possible so it seems a bit long, enjoy! Serve with soy sauce or sour cream as desired.

Provided by Tsuzuku

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 1h6m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup hot water
½ cup cold water
1 cup chopped scallions, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup butter, softened
1 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place flour in a bowl. Add hot water slowly in a steady stream, mixing well after each addition. Add cold water; mix until no dry spots remain. Knead dough lightly by hand until a ball is formed. Place dough in an oiled resealable plastic bag; seal the bag and let dough rest for 30 minutes.
  • Place scallions in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Roll dough out onto a floured work surface into a thin rectangle using a rolling pin. Spread butter all over; sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Spread scallions over the dough, leaving top edge of the dough empty. Roll dough up carefully from the opposite edge, keeping scallions in place and pulling dough a little with every roll to make it tight.
  • Cut the roll into 3- to 4-inch-long pieces by hand; pinch and seal both ends. Lightly flatten each piece into a circular pancake.
  • Heat a nonstick saucepan with oil; cook pancakes until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Crush 2 sides of the pancakes with spoons or ladles until flaky.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 51.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

GREEN ONION CAKES



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These chewy fried Chinese flatbreads are delicious! They are common at fairs and festivals in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada where I lived for 5 years. They are commonly served with fiery hot Chinese chili garlic sauce that you can find at most grocery stores. If you're not into spicy food, you can serve this with plum sauce or sweet and sour dipping sauce instead. Although, these are lengthy instructions, the green onion cakes are pretty easy to make and well worth the effort. If you don't want to cook them all at once, you can freeze the uncooked cakes, then thaw and fry them as needed. If you freeze them, separate each cake with a small piece of wax paper.

Provided by Converting to vegan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup hot water
1 cup green onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Add salt to flour in a mixing bowl and mix throughly.
  • Add honey to hot water in a separate cup or dish until the honey melts and mixes with the water.
  • Slowly add water/honey mixture into the flour while stirring the flour.
  • Knead the mixture until smooth (approximately 5 minutes). If it is too dry add a little extra water. If it is too wet, add a little flour.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • After at least an hour remove mixture and roll into a sausage shape and divide into 10 equal portions. You will work with one cake at a time so cover the others so they don't dry up.
  • For each portion of dough, roll into a ball between the palms of your hands, then on a floured surface roll the dough out into a thin round pancake.
  • Sprinkle the surface of the dough with green onions.
  • Roll the pancake into a sausage shape, trapping all the green onions inside the dough.
  • Roll the dough again along the length of the sausage to make a coil shape.
  • With the coil still standing up on your counter top flatten it with the palm of your hand (if you flatten it with the coil lying flat on your counter, the onion cake will open up while cooking).
  • Roll the dough into a circle about 5 inches in diameter and place to the side while you make the rest of the cakes.
  • Heat up the oil in a frying pan or skillet at a medium heat and fry each cake, one side at a time, until it is light brown.
  • Cut into quarters and serve with chili garlic dipping sauce.

CHINESE GREEN ONION CAKES



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy

Yield 10 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup hot water
1 cup green onion, chopped
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon melted butter to brush on dough
2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Combine salt and flour in a mixing bowl. Mix together honey and hot water in a separate bowl. Slowly add water/honey mixture into the flour while stirring. Knead the dough until smooth, adding a little water or a little flour as needed to achieve a smooth consistency. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour. Remove dough and roll out flat, brush slightly with melted butter and sprinkle with chopped green onion. Fold over and knead mixture to incorporate the onion bits. Divide in two, roll into a 1/2 inch diameter cylinder and divide into 10 parts. Flatten and coil up each segment into a pancake about 5 inches in diameter, ensuring the edges adhere so the cakes don't come apart when frying. Heat up the oil in a skillet at a medium heat and fry each cake, one side at a time, until it is light brown. Serve warm with Chinese chili garlic dipping sauce and soya sauce.

Tips for Making Chinese Green Onion Cakes

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This means using fresh, organic vegetables and herbs, as well as good-quality flour and oil. It will make a big difference in the taste of your cakes.
  • Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make it tough and chewy. Mix it just until it comes together, then let it rest for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
  • Roll the dough out thinly. The thinner the dough, the crispier your cakes will be. Aim for a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
  • Don't skimp on the green onions. Green onions are the star of these cakes, so don't be afraid to use a lot of them. At least 1 cup of chopped green onions is a good starting point.
  • Season the filling well. The filling should be well-seasoned with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help to bring out the flavor of the green onions and the other ingredients.
  • Fry the cakes over medium heat. Frying the cakes over medium heat will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
  • Serve the cakes hot and crispy. Chinese green onion cakes are best served hot and crispy. They can be eaten as a snack, appetizer, or main course.

Conclusion

Chinese green onion cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect Chinese green onion cakes every time. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!

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