Scallion Pancakes

Submitted by kolibri

"This is some gorgeous finger food, I got the recipe from some food magazine ages ago. Would go well as a apetizer to a Chinese or maybe Mexican dinner. I would suggest using small tortillas, but if you only have bigger ones you also need a bigger frying pan."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 4 flour tortillas
• 1⁄2 cup scallion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying

• Dipping sauce

• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1⁄4 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 dash Tabasco sauce
• 1⁄2 tablespoon sesame seeds

directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and the sesame oil.
2. Put the tortillas on a flat surface and brush one side liberally with the egg-oil mixture.
3. In a small bowl, mix the scallions and the cilantro.
4. Divide the mixture between two tortillas, spread even but leave 1 inch border.
5. Pour reminder of the mixture on the scallions, but make sure you don't overdo it and it doesn't flood.
6. Top the filled tortillas with the remaining ones, brushed side down and press edges to seal. You might need to do this while frying too.
7. Heat the oil in a pan, add one pancake and cook until crispy and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the other tortilla.
8. Cut pancake into six wedges and serve with a dipping sauce.

Reviews

[Darkhunter]

Outstanding! The only change I would make next time, and there will be a next time, would be to add a few more scallions. Not too much, but maybe 3/4 cup. Otherwise, wouldn't change a thing. Thnx for posting, kolibri.

 

[haukie]

I have not yet tried this recipe, but due to all the wonderful reveiws, I cant wait to give it a shot! I will write another review once i make these. thax for the advice!

 

[eydie_ann]

Had these for a luncheon with a korean dipping sauce along with a thai noodle salad. Very nice and light. Next time I might throw some mushrooms in for added taste.

 

[Mika G.]

These were great! Served them tonight with the Chinese Spaghetti and that was a good match. Thanks for a wonderful recipe!

 

[Sandi From CA]

Fantastic recipe! It was a little heavy on the egg for me (I can just ease up on the egg in step 5), but it didn't really matter. With the sauce, I just gobbled 2 of these triangles up in the blink of an eye. I cut the recipe in half and used medium-sized tortillas. These went GREAT with my Triangle Dinner! (Menu #6894 - some dishes pending.) *lol* Thank you, kolibri!