Scallion Pancakes

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Pour hot water gradually into flour and salt, stirring with chopsticks. Cool enough to handle, knead briefly and rest covered for 20 minutes.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Divide dough into four pieces; roll each into a thin rectangle on a floured surface.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Brush with a little oil and scatter over spring onion. Roll into a log, coil into a spiral and flatten.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Roll each spiral gently to a 16 cm disc without squeezing out the onions.

5. 05

   Step 5

   Fry in remaining oil over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until crisp and cooked through. Cut into wedges.