Scallion Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 1/4 cup cool water as needed
• 1/4 cup sesame oil
• 1 cup finely sliced scallions
• 1 tsp salt
• Neutral oil for frying

Instructions

1. Pour boiling water into flour while stirring; add enough cool water to form a soft dough. Knead and rest 30 minutes.
2. Divide into four pieces. Roll each thin, brush with sesame oil, and scatter with salt and scallions.
3. Roll into a rope, coil, rest 10 minutes, then roll into a pancake.
4. Pan-fry in a thin layer of oil until crisp and browned on both sides.

Cook’s Notes

Taste before adding extra salt, prepare all ingredients before heating the pan, and serve this dish fresh for the best texture and aroma.