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Garlic Scape Pancakes

A classic scallion pancake recipe with fresh garlic scapes (adapted from Omnivore's Cookbook)
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Chinese
Keyword chinese food, scallion pancakes
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Author theforkedring

Ingredients

  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp cold water
  • 2 cups chopped garlic scapes or scallions
  • 1/4 cup AP flour + 1 tbsp
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil olive, peanut, etc.
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Start by combining bread flour and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Stir in boiling water with a chopstick until a shaggy dough forms. Then, add cold water and mix to combine.
  • Knead for 5-10 minutes until dough is ball-shaped and elastic. Rest, covered, for 20-30 minutes.
  • To prepare your filling, mix AP flour, neutral oil, and salt in a small bowl. Combine until no lumps are left.
  • Chop your scallions or garlic scapes into small diced pieces. Set aside.
  • When your dough has finished resting, cut into 6 equal pieces. If you want bigger pancakes, cut into 4 instead of 6.
  • With each piece, lightly flour your work surface and roll into a long, thin rectangle shape (about 6-8" long and 2-4" wide.
  • Spoon on about a tablespoon of your oil and flour mixture and spread evenly over the dough. Then, sprinkle the edge of the dough with scallions or garlic scapes.
  • Roll into a tight log, pressing air out as you seal the dough over the vegetable pieces. Flatten your log into a long strip of dough and roll into a cinnamon roll shape. Let each roll rest while you prepare the next.
  • Once all pieces of dough are filled and coiled, one at a time roll each into a long, thin flatbread shape. Go as big as you'd like, just avoid the pancakes being too thick or they risk being raw in the middle.
  • Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a nonstick pan or cast iron skillet over medium/high heat. One at a time, cook pancakes 2-3 minutes on a side until golden and crisp. Cover the pan with a lid to ensure the pancakes are cooked through if they are on the thicker side.
  • Stack your pancakes as you cook on a kitchen towel or aluminum foil to hold in the heat.

Notes

  • You can use butter or clarified butter (ghee) in lieu of oil in your scallion pancake filling for extra luxuriousness. 
  • I love the flavor of garlic scapes in these, but you can mix them with scallions, hot peppers, or anything you like.
  • I recommend salting the pancakes after they cook, but make sure to taste them before seasoning.