Classic Chinese Green Onion Pancakes
Classic Chinese Green Onion Pancakes are crisp at the edges with a pleasantly chewy, layered interior, punctuated by bursts of fresh scallion flavor. A whisper of yeast adds lightness to the dough while the pan-fry brings a golden, flaky finish. Serve hot as a snack, appetizer, or side for dinner alongside soy or chili dipping sauce.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook6 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Chinese Green Onion 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
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 36 / 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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- 63
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Add 1 cup flour and stir the dough with a spatula.
- 2
Mix the remaining 1 cup flour, hot water, 2 tablespoons oil, and salt in a separate bowl until it forms a dough-like texture.
- 3
Add the dough from step 1 and knead them together into a round ball, dusting with flour as needed.
- 4
Place the dough ball on a lightly floured work surface and cover it with a warm, damp towel for 30 to 40 minutes.
- 5
Pinch the dough ball into 2 pieces.
- 6
Roll each piece out and sprinkle half the scallions on top.
- 7
Roll up each piece into a tube and pinch each one in half.
- 8
Roll and flatten into large pancakes, dusting with flour if needed.
- 9
Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 10
Cook the pancakes until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Calories 209.65 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 4.34 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 33.87 g 12%
- Total Fat 5.68 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.81 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 14.1 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.91 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.83 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 1.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 2.11 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 4.37 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.87 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
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Chinese Green Onion Pancakes is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 36 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Salt, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 209.65 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Chinese Green Onion Pancakes made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Chinese Green Onion Pancakes?
- About 36 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 6 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 209.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Chinese Green Onion Pancakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Classic Chinese Green Onion Pancakes healthy?
- Classic Chinese Green Onion Pancakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 209.65 calories and 4.34 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat, Gluten 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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