Hunan Onion Cake

Name: Hunan Onion Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 flour tortillas or 8 wheat flour tortillas; 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion; peanut oil (for deep frying); salt (optional)

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Recipe by Chef #208121

Adopted 9/15. Note to self: Do NOT change. Adjustments: Wheat flour tortillas added, peanut oil specified and salt now optional

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

8

flour tortillas or 8 wheat flour tortillas
2

tablespoons dark sesame oil
1

egg, lightly beaten
¹⁄₂

cup finely chopped green onion
peanut oil (for deep frying)
salt (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Brush 4 tortillas with sesame oil then some of egg.
Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons green onions over each tortilla.
Top each with remaining tortillas.
Press firmly around edges and cover with plastic wrap or cover with wax paper. Place a plate on top of the cakes for 15 minutes to help seal the edges.
Let stand until ready to deep fry.
Heat oil for deep-frying in wok or deep pan to 400°F.
Using tongs, slip tortilla cakes, one at a time, into hot oil.
Cook, turning with tongs, to puffy and golden brown on both sides.
Drain each cake, holding it vertically over pan.
Drain again on paper towels.
While hot, cut each cake into 4 to 8 wedges.
Sprinkle lightly with salt if desired.
Serve hot.

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