Guest guest Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Erin wrote: > Sounds like it might've been a frozen version of my > Dad and sister's favorite Chinese restaurant guilty > pleasure, the scallion pancake. Ohhh, those are SO good! Ever make 'em at home? They're dead easy, though the good ones do take a little time: -Begin Recipe Export- QBook version 1.00.14 Title: SCALLION PANCAKES Keywords: Chinese, snacks, appetizers, vegan, kosher 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups cold water 3 Tbsp. plain Crisco, melted [Ed.--don't substitute oil unless you absolutely must.] Salt, about 1/4 tsp. OPTIONAL: 1/2 tsp. cayenne, or to taste 2 bunches scallions, sliced Vegetable oil for frying [NOT olive.] A few drops Asian-style sesame oil Good soy or hoisin sauce for dipping Mix together flour and cayenne (if using). Add water until a dough is formed, not sticky but not dry. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough for a few minutes. Place in a bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside 30 minutes. Divide dough in 4 pieces. Roll each one out thin, about 1/8 " if possible.. Spread a thin layer of Crisco on the top, sprinkle whole surface lightly with salt, and then press a layer of green onions into the dough. Roll the pancakes like a rug, roll that roll up like a snail, then roll on a floured surface to as near 1/8 " thickness as possible, pushing any green onions that escape back into the dough. Heat vegetable oil [don't skimp--this ain't health food ] and add sesame oil. Fry first pancake for about 3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook about 2 more minutes. Drain on paper towels on a cookie sheet; keep warm in oven on lowest setting. Repeat with remaining dough pieces. Serve immediately, with good soy or hoisin sauce handy for dipping. Source: Believe it or not, this very Chinese recipe is from someone who calls h/erself Celtic Evergreen. Let's hear it for the global village. -End Recipe Export- Rain @@@@ \\\\\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Excellent - simple things, simply made and enjoyed Thanks. Best, Pat --- http://beanvegan.blogspot.com http://www.vegandonelight.com/spice " The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast. " (Oscar Wilde) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 No, never made 'em at home. Home cooking is a safe sanctuary from such fat-laden fare. Now, a baked version, *that* I'd try. -Erin http://www.zenpawn.com/vegblog - bluezinnia Tuesday, February 10, 2009 1:08 AM Scallion pancakes Erin wrote: > Sounds like it might've been a frozen version of my > Dad and sister's favorite Chinese restaurant guilty > pleasure, the scallion pancake. Ohhh, those are SO good! Ever make 'em at home? They're dead easy, though the good ones do take a little time: [...] Rain @@@@ \\\\\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Erin said: > Now, a baked version, *that* I'd try. Haven't tried baked - now that's a good idea! I made perilously thin crepes (mix of wholewheat plus corn flour) the other day with just a tiny little spray of olive oil on a hot pan and that should work for the heftier ones, I'd think. But I'll try baking the pancakes. Anything to avoid oil, I figure - and they'd taste nicer. I'm also working on another idea, but I'll keep quiet until I can make it real. Thanks for the idea Best, Pat --- http://beanvegan.blogspot.com http://www.vegandonelight.com/spice " The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast. " (Oscar Wilde) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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