Guest guest Posted February 10, 2009 Report 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
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2009 Report 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
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2009 Report 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
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2009 Report 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
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