She Strengthens

Savoring the Flavors of Shanghai: Scallion Pancakes with a Twist

When it comes to Shanghainese street food, Yaso Tangbao’s soup dumplings often steal the spotlight. However, there are many other hidden gems on the menu, including their mouthwatering scallion pancakes. With a few special ingredients and some simple cooking techniques, you can recreate these crispy, savory treats at home.

Gathering Ingredients

To make these scallion pancakes, you’ll need to track down two key ingredients: medium gluten flour (also known as Asian all-purpose flour) and pork sung (or pork floss). The former can be found at your local Asian market or online, while the latter adds a meaty flavor and airy texture to the dish. Look for brands like Sunshine for the flour and be prepared to get creative with your ingredient sourcing.

Crafting the Perfect Batter

Combine the medium gluten flour, sesame oil, and chopped scallions to form a smooth batter. If you have a gram scale, feel free to weigh out your ingredients with precision. Otherwise, the standard measurements provided will yield a delicious pancake.

Cooking to Perfection

Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom. Once the oil is hot, pour in the batter and cook for about 1 minute on each side. Remove the pancake from the pan and set it aside. Next, fry an egg in the same pan and place it on top of the pancake. Sprinkle with pork sung to taste, then roll up the pancake and indulge in the crispy, savory goodness.

Customizing Your Pancake

Feel free to get creative with your scallion pancakes by serving them with your favorite sauces. Hoisin, Tangy Soy Dipping Sauce, Chile Garlic Sauce, and Sriracha all make great accompaniments. And if you’re looking for more ways to use that pork sung, try it on ginger chicken jook or basic Asian broiled tofu.

Recipe Details

Yield: 1 pancake
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon medium-gluten flour (90 grams)
• 2 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil (12 grams)
• 1 teaspoon chopped scallions (5 grams)
• 1 egg
• Pork rousong to taste
• Neutral oil, like canola, vegetable oil, or peanut oil, as needed
• Optional: hoisin, tangy soy dipping sauce, Sriracha, etc. for serving