**Green onion cakes**, also known as scallion pancakes, are a popular Chinese dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or main course. They are made with a simple dough that is filled with chopped green onions and then pan-fried until golden brown and crispy. The result is a delicious and savory pastry that is perfect for any occasion.
This article provides two recipes for green onion cakes: a traditional recipe and a simplified recipe. The traditional recipe uses a yeast-based dough, which results in a light and fluffy pastry. The simplified recipe uses a baking powder-based dough, which is quicker and easier to make. Both recipes produce delicious green onion cakes that are sure to please everyone.
In addition to the two main recipes, this article also includes a recipe for a dipping sauce that is perfect for serving with green onion cakes. The dipping sauce is made with soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil, and it adds a delicious savory flavor to the cakes.
Whether you are a fan of traditional Chinese cuisine or are simply looking for a new and delicious snack to try, green onion cakes are a great option. With their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these cakes are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
GREEN ONION CAKES
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
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 CAKES
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
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.
BEEF AND BLACK BEAN CHILI WITH GREEN ONION CORN CAKES
This is another Rachael Ray recipe I make all the time. The only modification I made was to cut the meat in half, from two to one pound. I simmer mine for about 45 min when I have the time.It is also good without the corn cakes.
Provided by kitchenslave03
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large pot, brown beef over med-high, seasoning with salt and pepper. Drain grease and add worcestershire, onion, garlic, red peppers, and jalapeno. Cook 5 min then add chili powder and cumin, and cook 2 more minute Stir in broth and scrape up drippings. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beans. When it comes to a bubble, reduce heat to a simmer and cook 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro just before serving.
- Mix together muffin mix, milk, eggs, oil and scallions. Batter should be thick. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over moderate heat. Nest a pat of butter into a folded paper towel and wipe hot pan surface with it to lightly grease. Pour corn cake batter onto hot pan in 3-4 inch rounds. Cook 2-3 min on each side, until golden. Transfer to a plate and repeat.
- To serve, top bowls of chili with corn cakes. Eat the chili and corn cake as you would a pot pie, grabbing some of the corn cake with each spoonful of chili.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.7, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 85, Sodium 1032, Carbohydrate 69.3, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 15.4, Protein 26.8
CHINESE GREEN ONION CAKES
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.
GREEN ONION CRAB CAKES WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA
Make and share this Green Onion Crab Cakes With Pineapple Salsa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Sauces
Time 21m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In medium bowl, gently stir together all ingredients except black pepper.
- Season to taste with black pepper.
- Cover and chill 15 minutes.
- Form crab mixture into 8 equal-sized patties.
- Coat large nonstick skillet with vegetable cooking spray and set over medium-high heat.
- Saute crab cakes, turning once, until golden on both side, about 3 minutes per side.
- Serve with pineapple salsa.
- For salsa; Combine first five ingredients in medium bowl; toss to blend.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Tips:
- Use cold or iced water to make the dough. This will help to keep the dough from becoming too sticky and will make it easier to work with.
- Be sure to knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. This will help to develop the gluten in the dough and will make it more chewy.
- Let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help to relax the dough and make it easier to work with.
- When rolling out the dough, be sure to use a lightly floured surface. This will help to prevent the dough from sticking.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into even pieces. This will help to ensure that the cakes cook evenly.
- Be sure to preheat the oil before frying the cakes. This will help to prevent the cakes from sticking to the pan.
- Fry the cakes over medium heat until they are golden brown and crispy. This will take about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve the cakes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Green onion cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a simple meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these tasty treats that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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