Wrapped scallions, also known as scallion pockets, are a delightful and versatile appetizer or side dish that combines the crispness of scallions with the savory flavors of various fillings. These bite-sized morsels are made with scallions that are wrapped in a variety of ingredients, such as bacon, ham, or wonton wrappers. The scallions are then cooked until tender and crispy, resulting in a delicious and visually appealing dish. Wrapped scallions can be enjoyed on their own or served with dipping sauces, making them perfect for parties, gatherings, or as a quick and easy snack.
This article provides three unique recipes for wrapped scallions, each with its own distinct flavor profile. The first recipe features scallions wrapped in bacon, offering a classic combination of salty and smoky flavors. The second recipe uses ham as the wrapper, providing a slightly sweeter and more delicate taste. For a vegetarian option, the third recipe utilizes wonton wrappers, which add a crispy texture and can be filled with a variety of vegetables, tofu, or cheese.
Whether you prefer the classic bacon-wrapped scallions, the savory ham-wrapped version, or the versatile wonton-wrapped option, these recipes offer something for every taste. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven or skillet, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create these delicious and addictive wrapped scallions!
SCALLION EGG WRAP
This is a common Chinese-American adaptation of a breakfast dish served throughout northern China and Taiwan. Street vendors start peddling jian bing as the sun rises, spreading a wheat flour and mung bean batter on a large griddle until thin, then cracking an egg or two on top. They scatter on scallions, cilantro and pickled mustard greens, and scramble and spread the mix before squirting on hoisin sauce and chile paste. Sometimes, they add sliced lettuce or wonton crisps for crunch. Making jian bing is a specialized skill and not easily recreated, but this approximation delivers the pleasure and convenience of an omelet cooked onto a thin pancake, the pancake here being store-bought flour tortillas. When warmed, they share the comforting chewiness of the original. This version uses a few essential condiments: Pickled mustard greens, hoisin and chile paste can be found in Chinese or Asian markets or online. But you can, of course, leave them out. In fact, kids often prefer just the egg and tortilla.
Provided by Genevieve Ko
Categories breakfast, brunch, main course
Time 5m
Yield 1 wrap
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat the eggs and 1/4 teaspoon salt with a fork until almost blended with some yellow streaks remaining.
- Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Put the tortilla in it and turn until warm and pliable, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.
- Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the oil to the skillet, then the scallion and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until just bright green and tender, about 30 seconds. Add the eggs, vigorously stir with a silicone spatula to scramble lightly, then quickly spread in an even layer. Scatter on the cilantro and pickled greens, if using, then immediately press the warmed tortilla on top and let cook until the egg just sets and sticks to the tortilla, about 30 seconds. Flip onto a plate, egg facing up.
- If using, drizzle the hoisin sauce and chile paste over the egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Fold in quarters and serve immediately or wrap in foil to eat out of hand.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 418, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 512 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED SCALLIONS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 8m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare an outdoor grill to medium high heat. Brush the scallions with olive oil. Lay the scallions on the grill until you see distinct grill marks, about 2 minutes. Turn the scallions over and cook about 1 minute more. Transfer to 2 plates and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams
NEGIMAKI
Negimaki is a popular Japanese dish of thinly sliced beef that is wrapped around scallions, then grilled or sautéed and served with a teriyaki-style sauce that doubles as a marinade. (Negi means "scallion" and maki means "roll.") It's quick and easy to make--aside from pounding and rolling the beef--and you can form the rolls up to twelve hours ahead of time and refrigerate them, covered, until you're ready to finish the recipe. Serve as an appetizer or a main course with steamed rice and a green vegetable or salad.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 main-dish servings (6 to 8 appetizer servings)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir together the soy sauce, mirin, sake and sugar in a pie dish or similar shallow container until the sugar is almost dissolved. Set the marinade aside.
- Cut the beef with the grain into 24 slices, each about 1/2 inch thick. Working in batches, arrange a few slices cut-side up on a piece of plastic wrap, leaving a few inches between each slice. Cover with another piece of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until the slices are 1/8 inch thick or a little less.
- Lay 3 slices on a work surface parallel to you with the long sides slightly overlapping (by about 1/4 inch). Cut 3 pieces of scallion the same width as the beef and place them across the meat at the end closest to you. Tightly roll the meat around the scallions, starting at the end closest to you. Secure the roll with 2 toothpicks--1 placed horizontally along each of the 2 "seams." Repeat with the remaining beef and scallions. You will end up with 8 rolls.
- Place the rolls in the marinade, turn to coat and marinate, turning once halfway through, for about 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate, letting any excess marinade drain off, and pat dry (reserve the marinade).
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the rolls and brown on 4 sides, 3 or 4 minutes total (the middle should still be rare). When you flip the rolls the last time, reduce the heat to medium, add the reserved marinade and simmer, turning the rolls a few times, until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. (The meat should still be pink in the middle at this point. If you prefer your meat more well done, simmer it a little longer; just be careful not to reduce the sauce too much. If that happens, thin it with a little water.)
- Transfer the rolls to a cutting board and, when cool enough to handle, remove the toothpicks. Using a very sharp knife, cut the rolls crosswise into pieces about 1 inch wide and serve upright on plates. Drizzle with the sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.
SCALLOPS WITH BACON AND SCALLIONS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 23m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Crisp bacon in frying pan, under broiler or in microwave, whichever you prefer. Work on the dip while bacon cooks. When bacon is crisp, drain and chop. Set aside.
- Preheat a nonstick pan over high heat for scallops.
- Season scallops with salt and pepper. To very hot skillet, add 1 tablespoon oil, 1 turn of the pan, then place 9 scallops in the pan, an inch apart. Sear scallops 2 minutes on each side or until caramelized and opaque. Transfer to a platter and cover loosely with foil. Repeat with remaining scallops.
- To serve, top scallops with chopped bacon bits and scallions by scattering them evenly over the plattered scallops. Place party picks in a shot glass or small dish and set them on/near platter. Place the crab dip on a large serving platter or board and surround with asparagus spears and sliced baguette, for dipping and spreading.
FRIED CATFISH WITH PEPPER-WRAPPED SCALLIONS
Provided by Elaine Louie
Categories dinner, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 450 degrees.
- Butterfly the catfish by slicing the belly lengthwise. Slice the meat away from the tail and spread the flesh apart, making sure that it is attached to the spine.
- Prepare the garnish by slicing the chili pepper crosswise into eight circles 1/8 inch thick, discarding the seeds. Place a scallion stalk through each pepper circle, and make four 1/2-inch cuts into the ends of the scallions so the ends feather.
- Place the cilantro on a serving platter.
- Place the fish in the hot oil and quickly lower the flame so the oil is at 250 degrees. Cook the fish for approximately 5 to 6 minutes, or until golden.
- When the fish is done, turn up the flame so the oil is 450 degrees and continue frying the fish for one minute.
- Remove the fish from the pan, drain on paper towels and place on top of the cilantro.
- In a separate small saucepan, place a tablespoon of the oil just used for cooking the fish, and add the soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil. Heat until it begins to bubble, and pour sauce over the fish. Surround the fish with scallion bundles and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 551, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1060 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BEEF AND SCALLION ROLLS
This thinly-sliced beef dish is reminiscent of Japanese favorite, negimaki.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, and cook, shaking skillet often, until pepper blisters, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Transfer to a plate; wipe skillet clean.
- Place each beef slice between plastic wrap; pound lightly until 1/8 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper. Divide bell pepper and scallions among slices. Roll tightly into bundles; secure each with a toothpick.
- Heat remaining tablespoon oil in same skillet over high heat. Working in two batches, sear rolls until browned on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate; cover to keep warm. Wipe skillet clean.
- Add 2 tablespoons water, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar to skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until sauce is reduced and syrupy, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove toothpicks. Drizzle rolls with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 g, Fat 33 g, Protein 21 g
FOIL-WRAPPED TERIYAKI CHICKEN WITH SCALLIONS AND LEMON
A foil-wrapped "bake and serve" dinner is like a small, sealed envelope that allows the chicken to steam in its own flavorful juices. It requires very little fat for cooking and the flavors are very clean. The packets can be assembled in advance and cooked just before serving. In this recipe, we focus on a tasty kicked-up teriyaki sauce to bring the chicken and vegetables to life. I make these in the morning and store them in the fridge. There's nothing like getting home after a long day and just baking and serving dinner!
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Get ready: Arrange 2 shelves in the upper and lower middle areas of the oven at a fair distance from one another; the foil-enveloped chicken will need some room to puff and expand as it cooks. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Make the teriyaki: In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, teriyaki sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, mustard and black pepper.
- Wrap the chicken and vegetables: Spread two 12-inch layers of tinfoil on a flat surface. Fold each piece of foil in half. Open the foil at the seam and use 1 tablespoon of the butter to grease the middle of each. Place the scallions, zucchini and lemon slices in the middle of each. Season the chicken with salt on both sides. Place the chicken in the middle on top of the vegetables. Top with more lemon slices and scallions.
- Fold the two sides of each foil towards the chicken so it is like a large envelope with sealed sides and only the top part is open. There should be enough room left around the sides to allow for the steam to build up as it cooks, like a loose envelope around it. Spoon half of the teriyaki sauce in each of the packets. Close the tops and fold them down 3 to 4 times to ensure they're closed, leaving a little room between the chicken and the foil.
- Cook and serve: Place the chicken on a baking sheet, place in the lower rack of the oven and cook, undisturbed, until the "envelopes" begin to puff, 22 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and poke a thermometer in the center of the chicken breasts to assure they are cooked; they should register 165 degrees F. If not, cook a few minutes more. Remove from the oven, cut open the foil packets and dig in.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest scallions available: Look for scallions with bright green tops and firm, white bulbs. Avoid any scallions that are wilted or have yellow or brown spots.
- Trim the scallions properly: Cut off the root end of the scallions and about 1 inch of the green tops. This will help the scallions cook evenly.
- Use a variety of fillings: The possibilities are endless when it comes to fillings for wrapped scallions. Some popular options include bacon, cheese, sausage, and shrimp. You can also experiment with different herbs and spices to create your own unique flavor combinations.
- Cook the wrapped scallions until they are tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the filling you use. Be sure to cook the wrapped scallions until the filling is cooked through and the scallions are tender.
- Serve the wrapped scallions immediately: Wrapped scallions are best served hot and fresh out of the oven. They can be served as an appetizer or a main course.
Conclusion:
Wrapped scallions are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a quick and healthy snack. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a wrapped scallion recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy scallions, give wrapped scallions a try!
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