Five-spice sesame scallion pancake

Five-spice sesame scallion pancake

　　Located at No. 53 Qingshiqiao, next to Wuchang Park, is a husband-and-wife-run shop specializing in breakfast five-spice sesame scallion pancakes. Each pancake weighs one liang (50 grams) and costs 40 cents. About the size of a palm, the pancakes turn golden after being deep-fried and have a crispy crust with a soft interior. The aroma of sesame and scallions is rich and inviting, offering a unique taste. Since up to a dozen can be fried at once, they are ready almost instantly, and customers don’t mind waiting in line.

How to make five-spice sesame scallion pancakes:

Ingredients: 300g fermented dough, 30g chopped scallions, 50g cooked lard, 15g roasted sesame seeds, an appropriate amount of peanut oil. Mix 4g fine salt, 3g chicken essence, and 2g pepper evenly.

Method: 1. Heat peanut oil in a pan until 60% hot, sauté the chopped scallions until fragrant, then pour into a bowl to cool to make scallion oil. 2. Knead the fermented dough evenly, roll it into a round pancake, fold the edges inward, then roll it into a square. Brush with scallion oil, evenly sprinkle the ingredients, roll it up, cut into 6 equal portions, press down firmly, coat with roasted sesame seeds, and form the pancake dough. 3. Brush the baking tray with lard, place in a preheated oven at 200°C, and bake for about 20 minutes.

CCOTS Travel Tips:

Transportation: 703 Bus Terminal

Address: No. 53 Qingshiqiao, next to Wuchang Park