Puff Pastry Scallion Pancakes

stack of puff pastry scallion cakes on white plate

These puff pastry scallion pancakes are a quick way to enjoy this classic Chinese side dish at home. They can be made in under 30 minutes. Serve with or without dipping sauce.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Chinese

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword Chinese new year recipes, easy green onion pancakes, make ahead Chinese food

Prep Time 10

Servings

Calories 157kcal

Author Agile Test Kitchen

Equipment

1 baking sheet
1 Rolling Pin
1 silicon baking mat - optional this will make it easier to roll the dough without using flour

Ingredients

4 oz frozen puff pastry or enough to make 4 - 4x4" squares
4 ea green onion, sliced about 1 cup
salt to taste
flour for rolling out the pastry, if you don't have a silicon baking mat
oil - optional for glazing the top of the pastry

Optional Dipping Sauce

2 Tb soy sauce
1 Tb rice vinegar
1 Tb chili oil or plain oil for non-spicy
2 teaspoon hoisin sauce for sweetness
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees with a rack on the upper third of the oven.
Remove puff pastry from freezer to thaw. Cut into 4 squares (about 4 x 4") once thawed enough to slice.
Distribute the green onions in an even layer onto the puff pastry squares. Sprinkle with salt.
Use a rolling pin to gently press the green onions into the pastry.
Roll each square of puff pastry into a tight cigar shaped log. Take care to keep as much of the green onion inside the pastry as possible.
Coil the cigar log into a snail like circle.
With a rolling pin, flatten the circles to about a 6" diameter circle, about ¼" thick.You can sprinkle a little bit of flour on the rolling pin and work surface, if you wish, so the pastry doesn't stick.
Flip the circles over, so the pressed side with any green onions poking through lie on the bottom of the sheet pan. (This makes them less likely to burn.)
Poke a few holes with a fork on the top of each pastry. This will help them release steam in the oven, so they don't explode.
Brush with oil if desired for a darker golden sheen.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Notes

Cheaper versions of puff pastry are made with margarine. However, you can find brands made with all butter or non-hydrogenated margarine. Sometimes, there are whole wheat versions too.
Use a silicone baking sheet for rolling out the puff pastry. You don't have to add flour, and you can bake directly on the same sheet in the oven.
Store up to 3 days in an airtight container. Toast in the oven to refresh, and make them crispy again.
Use leftover dipping sauce as a stir-fry sauce.

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