Vegetarian Chinese Scallion Pancakes

I was lucky enough to visit Taiwan recently and tasted these amazing scallion pancakes which are served up hot and fresh in stacks from street vendors. Yum! These green onion pancakes are more than just a breakfast food, so enjoy them anytime. Serve plain or dipped in a good quality soy sauce. This recipe for Chinese Scallion (Green Onion) Pancakes is both vegetarian and vegan.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups cold water
• vegetable oil or vegan margarine
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 large bunches green onions, sliced
• oil for frying
• soy sauce for dipping

Preparation:

Mix together the flour and water until a dough is formed. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for a few minutes. Place in a bowl, cover and set aside for 30 minutes. minutes.

Roll out the dough to a 1/8 inch thickness. Brush a thin layer of oil or vegan margarine on the top, sprinkle with salt, and then press a layer of green onions into the dough.

Roll into a ball, then roll out a small ball onto a floured surface to a 1/8 inch thickness, pushing any green onions that escape back into the dough.

Fry in 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet. Cook for approximately 3 minutes on one side then flip and cook for 2 more minutes before placing the pancakes onto a paper towel-lined plate. Salt to taste and serve immediately with soy sauce for dipping. Yum!

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