Pan-Fried Shanghainese Scallion Pancakes with Sesame Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Golden, flaky scallion pancakes pan-fried to perfection and served with a nutty sesame soy dipping sauce. This Chinese-inspired snack recipe, ready in about 53 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, boiling water, scallions, finely 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 280 calories and feeds 3, 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

• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 150 ml boiling water
• 4 stalks scallions, finely sliced
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (for dipping)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (for dipping)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (for dipping)
• 1/2 tsp sugar (for dipping)
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional, for dipping)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 250 g all-purpose flour in a bowl; gradually add 150 ml boiling water while stirring with chopsticks until a shaggy dough forms; knead by hand for 8 minutes until smooth, cover and rest for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Roll the dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface, brush with 1 tbsp sesame oil, and evenly scatter 4 stalks finely sliced scallions over the dough.
3. Step 3: Roll the dough into a log tightly, then coil into a round patty and flatten gently to about 7 inches in diameter.
4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat; fry the pancake for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp, adding the remaining 2 tbsp oil as needed.
5. Step 5: For the dipping sauce, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame seeds, 1/2 tsp sugar, and optional 1/4 tsp chili flakes in a small bowl.
6. Step 6: Cut the pancake into wedges and serve hot with the sesame dipping sauce for a savory snack or appetizer.