Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing) - Egg-Free

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Hot water
• 0.5 cup Cold water
• 1 tablespoon Flaxseed meal
• 3 tablespoons Water
• 1 cup Scallions
• 3 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a small bowl, mix flaxseed meal with 3 tablespoons of water. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken into a gel.
2. 2In a large bowl, combine flour and hot water. Mix well with chopsticks or a wooden spoon. Add cold water and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. 3Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
4. 4Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll out each portion into a thin circle.
5. 5Brush each circle with sesame oil, sprinkle with salt and chopped scallions. Roll up the circle tightly into a log. Coil the log into a spiral and tuck the end underneath.
6. 6Roll out the spiral into a flat pancake, about 15.24-20.32 cm in diameter.
7. 7Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook each pancake for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.

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