Crispy on the outside and juicy inside, these beef-stuffed scallion pancakes are irresistible. With a tender, chewy crust and savory filling, they make the ultimate homemade street food treat.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 40 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Resting Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Calories 330kcal
Ingredients
Dough:
500gall-purpose flour
5gsalt
300gwarm waterabout 30–40°C
cooking oilas needed (for relaxing the dough and pan-frying)
Meat Filling:
300gground beef
100gchopped scallionsfresh and finely sliced
2tsplight soy sauce
1tspfive-spice powder
1tspoyster sauce
1/4tspwhite pepper
1/2tspsalt
1/2tspchicken bouillon powder
sesame oila little (added with scallions)
Other:
white sesame seedsas needed
wateras needed
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
Step 1: In a mixing bowl, add 500g flour and 5g salt. Pour in 300g warm water (30–40°C), and mix with chopsticks until shaggy.
Step 2: Knead into a rough dough (it will be sticky — that's normal). Cover with plastic wrap and rest for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Knead again until smooth and elastic. Divide into 8 pieces (about 85g each). Roll into balls and place in an oiled bowl. Spray a little oil on top, cover, and rest for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Filling
In a bowl, combine ground beef with soy sauce, five-spice powder, oyster sauce, white pepper, salt, and chicken bouillon powder. Stir in one direction until sticky.
Wrap and Shape
Step 1: Take a rested dough ball and flatten on a lightly floured board. Roll into a 10cm circle with slightly thinner edges.
Step 2: Add about 30g filling in the center. Flatten with a silicone spatula and sprinkle scallions evenly (avoid spreading to the edges).
Step 3: Cut from the center to the edge of the circle. Roll the dough from the cut, tightening as you go, into a cone. Pinch the seam to seal.
Step 4: Place the cone seam-side down and flatten gently into a pancake shape.
Second Rolling
Step 1: Roll the pancake into a 12–14cm circle evenly. Don't press too hard.
Step 2: Brush with water and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Press lightly so they stick.
Step 3: Place each on silicone parchment (or regular parchment), stacking with paper in between to prevent sticking.
Cook the Pancakes
Skillet Method:
Heat a nonstick skillet with a thin layer of oil. Add a pancake and cook on low heat, covered.
Flip once golden and cook the other side until golden, about 5–6 minutes total. Check occasionally to avoid burning.
Air Fryer Method:
Preheat to 180°C. Place pancake in the basket (you can keep the parchment). Brush lightly with oil.
Air fry at 180°C for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.