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Hopefully the Dragon Likes Scallion Pancakes

comments (2) January 23rd, 2012 in Blogs
alex_tillotson Alex Tillotson, contributor
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Light and crisp scallion pancakes
Making scallion pancakes is easy as 1-2-3-4.
Impossibly thin pancakes, dotted with green and ready for the hot oil.
Light and crisp scallion pancakes

Light and crisp scallion pancakes

Photo: courtesy of deliciousdays.com
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Happy Chinese New Year, everyone! I have always loved scallion pancakes and when I came across this surprisingly easy recipe for them at a great blog called Delicious Days, I was thrilled. 

While Nicky wrote this post back in October, I can't quite think of a more appropriate time to share this recipe and rolling technique with you than right now, the first day of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon.

The technique for rolling out these savory cakes is definitely something to take note of. You simply flatten them with a rolling pin, sprinkle them with scallions and roll them up like a cigar. The fun part comes in when you twist the cigar-shaped roll into a spiral, almost like you would a jelly roll. This rolling and twisting method makes sure that you'll have evenly-distributed scallions all throughout the pancakes. 

These thin, delicate pancakes are then rolled out once more and then pan-fried to perfection. Dip them in a sweet peanut sauce or wrap them around chicken, shrimp or tofu. They're even delicious on their own or served cold out of the fridge the next morning...not that I’m speaking from experience or anything.

Even if you don't have time to bust out a whole dim-sum menu for tonight's dinner, a batch of these quick and easy scallion pancakes will make you feel like you've brought in the Chinese New Year just right!

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alex_tillotson writes: @bisabuela, I'm so glad you enjoyed and will continue to visit Delicious Days. It really is a great blog and you'll find endless ideas and inspiration there. Happy cooking! --Alex Posted: 8:05 am on January 25th

bisabuela writes: I felt that I've received a New Year's present coming onto the "delicious days" blog site. Can't wait to make the Scallion Pancakes and Orange Brioche. This is a blog from which I'll continue to seek interesting recipes!! Bisabuela Posted: 2:28 pm on January 24th

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