How long does Scallion Pancakes take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Scallion Pancakes serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Scallion Pancakes vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Scallion Pancakes spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Scallion Pancakes?

1 cup Spring Onion, 2 cup Maida, 1 tbsp Oil, 2 tbsp Garlic, 2 tsp Red Chilli Flakes, 2 tsp White Sesame Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Scallion Pancakes?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Scallion Pancakes?

About 895 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Scallion Pancakes

Name: Scallion Pancakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 cup Maida; ¾ cup Water; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 cup Spring Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 tsp Red Chilli Flakes; 2 tsp White Sesame Seeds; ½ tsp Salt; ½ cup Maida; ½ cup Oil

60 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Scallion pancakes of rested maida dough spread with spring onion, garlic and sesame, rolled and pan-fried. Mild, serves 3, an hour plus resting, video.

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

9 items

3 people

Maida2½ cup
Water¾ cup
Salt1 tsp
Oil1 tbsp
Spring Onion, Finely Chopped1 cup
Garlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Red Chilli Flakes2 tsp
White Sesame Seeds2 tsp
Oil½ cup

Contains: wheat, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	895kcal	2685kcal
Protein	14g	41g
Carbohydrate	97g	290g
Fat	50g	149g
Fibre	5g	15g
Sugar	1.3g	3.9g

Cookd masalas for spring onion

Method

1
Bring together a rough dough with maida, water, salt and oil. Rest the dough for 20 mins.
MaidaWaterSaltOil
2
Knead into a smooth dough, apply oil and rest again for 20 mins.
3
For the mixture, combine the ingredients in a bowl, add hot oil and mix well.
Spring OnionGarlicRed Chilli FlakesWhite Sesame SeedsSaltMaidaOil
4
Roll out the dough thinly and apply the mixture.
5
Roll into a log and cut thin strips.
6
Open and bring together the pieces. Roll onto a ball and flatten them.
7
Cook on a hot skillet until golden brown and crispy. Fluff them up and serve warm.

Before you start

How long does Scallion Pancakes take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Scallion Pancakes serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Scallion Pancakes vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Scallion Pancakes spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Scallion Pancakes?: 1 cup Spring Onion, 2 cup Maida, 1 tbsp Oil, 2 tbsp Garlic, 2 tsp Red Chilli Flakes, 2 tsp White Sesame Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Scallion Pancakes?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Scallion Pancakes?: About 895 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.