Easy Scallion Pancakes {Best Chinese Pancakes Recipe #1}

“Cong you bing, also known as scallion pancake or “green onion pancake” is a Chinese, savory, unleavened flatbread folded with oil and minced scallions. Unlike Western pancakes, it is made from dough instead of batter. It is pan-fried which gives it crisp edges yet also a chewy texture. A unique characteristic of scallion pancakes is the many layers that make up the interior, which help contribute to its chewy texture.[2] Variations exist in the basic method of preparation that incorporates other flavors and fillings.
Scallion pancakes are served both as a street food item and as a restaurant dish. They are also sold commercially, either fresh or frozen in plastic packages (often in Asian supermarkets).”
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“Is there a difference between scallions and green onions?
Your grocer might label scallions as green onions. They’re the same thing. Their pungent relatives include onions, leeks, shallots, and chives. Cooks worldwide toss scallions into soups, salads, stir-fries, and any dish that needs a punch of flavor.
Scallion Health Benefits
Fills you with fiber. A cup of cut scallions has about 10% of the fiber you need for the whole day. Getting lots of fiber helps you feel full, keeps your cholesterol levels down, and may lower your chances for diabetes, heart disease, and other conditions.
Helps fight cancer. Scallions and other allium vegetables may block cancer growth, especially in the stomach. Researchers aren’t sure how. They believe that a compound called allicin, which is what gives you garlic breath, may prevent cells from turning cancerous or slow tumors from spreading.
Prevents infections. Extracts of onions, garlic, and their relatives have long been used as medicine. They can kill bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Lab tests on certain varieties of onions showed that at high enough concentrations, some can kill or slow the growth of salmonella or E. coli.
Protects your body. Vegetables in the onion group are packed with phytonutrients, including chemicals called antioxidants that defend your cells against damage. Antioxidants in onions like flavonoids and polyphenols hunt down free radicals, substances that can lead to cancer, inflammation, and age-related diseases. The antioxidants lose their power during cooking, so fresh is best.”
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There are many reasons why I cook scallion pancakes as many times as I can.
– they are very delicious, so you can’t stop eating them and that makes you feel happy and full
– making Chinese pancakes won’t take much time, so you’ll spend very little time in the kitchen
– green onion pancakes are very cheap and feature ingredients very easy to find – there is nothing fancy or expensive!
– they are very versatile – you can eat Chinese pancakes at breakfast, lunch, party, and any other moment of the day you like!
– you can make a lot of pancakes very quickly to feed your family or friends who come to you without notifying you long in advance
– they offer you healthy nutrients that you really need (see the health benefits section)