FAST SCALLION PANCAKES
This isn't the dense scallion pancake you see served in Chinese restaurants, which is made with what amounts to bread dough. But this recipe is inspired by that pancake. Made with a simplified, scallion-laden batter, it is a fork-tender pancake reminiscent of a vegetable fritter. The flavor is great, and the preparation time is about 20 minutes, an improvement on the hours you'd need to let typical scallion pancake dough rise. They are good not only as a side dish, but also as a platform for stews and juicy roasts - place a couple on a plate and spoon the stew on top. And although I still associate them with Asian-flavor dishes, omitting the optional soy sauce makes them a perfect accompaniment to braised foods that use European seasonings. (If you omit the soy sauce, also feel free to use any vegetable oil, or even good olive oil.) The same formula can be used to make pancakes with other members of the onion family, especially shallots and spring onions.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories breakfast, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil while you trim the scallions. Roughly chop three bunches, and mince the fourth.
- Add the larger portion of scallions to the water, and cook about 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Puree the cooked scallions in a blender, adding just enough of the cooking liquid to allow the machine to do its work.
- Mix the puree with the egg and soy, then gently stir in the flour until blended. Add pepper to taste, then the reserved minced scallions. Film a nonstick or well-seasoned skillet with oil, and turn the heat to medium-high. Drop the batter into the pan by the tablespoon or quarter cup, and cook about 2 minutes to a side, or until lightly browned. If necessary, the pancakes can be kept warm in a 200-degree oven for about 30 minutes.
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Ahiaver Prosper
[email protected]These pancakes were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.
Sajjad Ali Sajjad Ali Solangi
[email protected]These pancakes were delicious! I served them with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, and they were absolutely perfect.
MAHBOOB Ali jalalani Karachi
[email protected]I love the flavor of these pancakes, but they were a bit too thick for my taste. I think I'll try rolling them out thinner next time.
Waqs Ali
[email protected]These pancakes were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try using less oil next time.
WENDY NOEL
[email protected]I've never made scallion pancakes before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.
Nimra Shehzadi
[email protected]These pancakes were delicious! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they turned out perfectly.
Deepika Chauhan
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pancakes didn't turn out crispy at all. They were more like soggy crepes.
Dil Rub
[email protected]These pancakes were a little too thick for my taste. I think I'll roll them out thinner next time.
Adebimpe Adegoke
[email protected]I made these pancakes for breakfast and they were a hit! My kids loved them and I did too.
Minhajul Hasan
[email protected]These pancakes were a great way to use up some leftover scallions. They were quick and easy to make, and they were delicious.
Ayesha Ijaz
[email protected]I love scallion pancakes and these were some of the best I've ever had. They were crispy, flavorful, and addictive.
Asim Shayari
[email protected]These pancakes were easy to make and they tasted great! I would definitely make them again.
MD YONUS HOWLADER
[email protected]The pancakes were a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Fouad Husam
[email protected]These pancakes were a little too oily for my taste. I think I'll try using less oil next time.
gregory harden
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of scallions, but I really enjoyed these pancakes. The scallions added a nice savory flavor without being overpowering.
Tracy Adkins
[email protected]These pancakes were delicious! I used a little less oil than the recipe called for and they were still crispy and flavorful.
Md Nazmul
[email protected]I've made these scallion pancakes a few times now and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
kami popit
[email protected]These scallion pancakes were a hit at my dinner party! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a delicious savory flavor. I served them with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, and they were absolut