Pan-Fried Chinese Pancakes
Pan-Fried Chinese Pancakes are flaky, layered scallion flatbreads with a toasty sesame aroma and a golden, crisp exterior. Coiled dough traps green onions and oil into tender, savory layers that crackle in the pan. Serve warm as a snack, appetizer, or side with hot-and-sour or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pan-Fried Chinese Pancakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 84 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Dissolve the salt in warm water, then stir in 1 cup of flour to form a soft dough.
- 2
Turn the dough onto a well-floured work surface and knead until slightly springy, about 5 minutes.
- 3
If the dough is sticky, knead in 1/4 teaspoon of vegetable oil.
- 4
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and keep them covered with a cloth.
- 5
In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of flour with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to create a mixture resembling fine crumbs.
- 6
On a floured work surface, roll one piece of dough into a thin square about 5x7 inches, brush it with toasted sesame oil, and lightly sprinkle about 1 1/2 teaspoon of the flour-oil mixture.
- 7
Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of chopped green onion over the dough and spread it evenly.
- 8
Starting from a long side, roll the dough into a rope shape and pinch the seam and ends closed.
- 9
Coil the rope into a flat spiral and press lightly with your hands to compact it and prevent unrolling.
- 10
Place the spiral on the floured work surface and gently roll it into a pancake with the onions enclosed, turning the pancake often as you roll.
- 11
Roll gently and turn frequently to avoid making holes in the pancakes.
- 12
The finished pancakes should be about 5 inches in diameter.
- 13
Repeat with the remaining dough pieces to make 8 onion pancakes.
- 14
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and brush it with vegetable oil.
- 15
Pan-fry each pancake in the hot skillet until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- 16
Cut into wedges and serve warm.
- Calories 82.3 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 1.7 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 14.13 g 5%
- Total Fat 1.75 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 4.22 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.17 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.94 g --
- Added Sugars 0.93 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 3.2 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.81 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 20.83 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.16 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pan Fried Chinese Pancakes is a Chinese appetizer recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Green Onion, Salt, and Toasted Sesame Oil. Each serving provides about 82.3 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pan-Fried Chinese Pancakes?
- It is a Chinese pancake recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or breakfast or side dish or snack.
- What is Pan-Fried Chinese Pancakes made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Green Onion, Salt, Toasted Sesame Oil, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pan-Fried Chinese Pancakes?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 82.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pan-Fried Chinese Pancakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 16 steps.
- Is Pan-Fried Chinese Pancakes healthy?
- Pan-Fried Chinese Pancakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 82.3 calories and 1.7 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat, Gluten, Sesame and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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