How to Make Scallion Pancakes

Follow along with Saed News for another fried dish from around the world. In this post, we teach you how to make Pajeon, a Korean scallion pancake. You can enjoy it as a healthy and delicious snack, a unique appetizer, or even a light diet-friendly main dish. The sharp, refreshing flavor of scallions makes this simple dish especially exciting.

Method 1: Preparation

First, place all chopped vegetables into a bowl. Add wheat flour and rice flour, then mix well.

Separate the egg whites and yolks into two bowls. Whisk both until slightly fluffy. Add the yolks to the mixture first, then fold in the egg whites. Mix everything until smooth and evenly combined.

Heat a pan and add sesame oil. Pour the mixture into the pan and fry until golden on both sides.

Transfer the pancake to a plate, slice it, and serve.

Ingredients for Scallion Pancake (Method 2)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon salt

• ¾ cup boiling water

• ½ cup cold water (as needed)

• Vegetable oil (as needed)

• 1 bunch chopped scallions

Method 2: Preparation

In a bowl, mix flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add boiling water and stir quickly until absorbed.

Gradually add cold water while mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes. Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it rest for 40 minutes.

Divide the dough into four equal parts. Roll out one piece on a floured surface, brush lightly with oil, and sprinkle with a little salt and one-fourth of the scallions.

Roll the dough tightly like a scroll, then shape it into a round disc. Repeat with the remaining dough. Let each round rest for 10 minutes.

Flatten each piece with a rolling pin to about 1.5 cm thickness. Fry in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Repeat with the remaining pieces and serve hot.