Cold Taiwanese Scallion Pancakes with Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-22 · Updated 2026-07-22

Flaky, pan-fried scallion pancakes served cold with a bright and spicy soy dipping sauce, perfect for snacking or appetizer. This Taiwanese-inspired snack recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, boiling water, scallions, thinly sliced into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 4 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 2 cups all-purpose flour in a mixing bowl. Slowly add 3/4 cup boiling water while stirring with chopsticks or a fork until a shaggy dough forms. When cool enough to handle, knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a thin circle about 7 inches in diameter. Brush each circle with 1 tbsp sesame oil and sprinkle evenly with 1 sliced scallion stalk. Roll each circle into a log, then coil into a round snail shape, flatten gently, and roll out again to 1/4 inch thickness.
3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook each pancake for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and let cool to room temperature.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp chili flakes, 1/2 tsp sugar, and 1 minced garlic clove. Stir until sugar dissolves. Serve pancakes cold with this spicy soy dipping sauce.