Chinese Scallion Pancakes (Extra Easy No Kneading Cong You Bing)

Discover how to make Chinese Scallion Pancakes with this easy no-kneading recipe. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these scallion pancakes are simple to prepare with a few basic ingredients. Ideal for a quick snack or side dish, and serve with a delicious dipping sauce for extra flavor.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, water, instant yeast, salt, and sugar.

Step 2

Stir the mixture in one direction using a pair of chopsticks for about 10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and the gluten develops enough that you can lift the dough with the chopsticks without it breaking.

Step 3

Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 4

After the dough has risen, finely chop the scallions and add them to the dough. (No need to mix the dough and scallions together.)

Step 5

Spray a thin layer of vegetable oil onto the skillet and heat it over low heat (I used level 2 on my 10-level stovetop).

Step 6

Spray a thin layer of vegetable oil on both of your hands to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Hold a chopstick in each hand and use the tips to lift the dough. Spin the chopsticks in a circular motion until you have a piece of dough about 3 inches in diameter on the tips of the chopsticks.

Step 8

Use your oil-coated hands to transfer the dough from the chopsticks to the oiled skillet. Repeat the process until you have 4 pieces of dough in the skillet, ensuring that they do not touch each other.

Step 9

Add 1 tablespoon of water to the empty space in the skillet to create a steaming environment. Ensure that the water does not come into contact with the pancake doughs.

Step 10

Cover the skillet with its lid and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes. (If the heat is too high, the outside may become hard or even burnt while the inside remains raw.)

Step 11

After 10 minutes of cooking, remove the lid, flip the pancakes to cook the other side, and add 1 tablespoon of water to the empty space in the skillet. Cover with the lid and cook over low heat for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 12

After cooking, increase the heat to medium and flip the pancakes, cooking each side until they turn golden brown.

Step 13

Once the pancakes are cooked, transfer them to a plate. Repeat the process with the remaining dough portions, making about 8 scallion pancakes in total.

Step 14

Serve hot, optionally with a dipping sauce of your choice (soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil make a great combination).

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