Chinese Scallion Pancake Wrap

🥞 Chinese Scallion Pancake Wrap 

Shou Zhua Bing  is a popular Chinese street food known for its crispy, flaky layers and savory flavor. Literally meaning “hand-grabbed pancake,” it can be eaten plain, layered with scallions, or wrapped with fillings like eggs, ham, or vegetables. It’s crunchy outside and soft inside—perfect for breakfast or a snack.

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🛒 Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: 300 g (about 2 cups)

• Warm water: 160–180 ml

• Salt: 1/2 tsp

• Scallions (green onions), finely chopped: 3–4 stalks

• Oil (vegetable or lard): 3–4 tbsp

• Optional fillings: egg, ham, lettuce, cheese, or sauces

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1. Make the Dough

1. In a large bowl, add flour and salt.

2. Slowly pour in warm water while stirring with chopsticks or a spatula until a shaggy dough forms.

3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

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Step 2. Prepare the Oil Paste

1. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp flour with 2–3 tbsp oil and a pinch of salt to make a smooth paste.

2. This paste will help create flaky layers inside the pancake.

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Step 3. Roll and Layer the Pancake

1. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.

2. Roll one portion into a thin rectangle or circle.

3. Brush a thin layer of oil paste over the dough, then sprinkle chopped scallions evenly.

4. Roll the dough into a log, then coil it into a round spiral (like a cinnamon roll).

5. Flatten the spiral gently with a rolling pin into a round pancake, about 0.5 cm thick.

6. Repeat with the remaining dough portions.

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Step 4. Cook the Pancake

1. Heat a skillet or pan over medium heat and add a thin layer of oil.

2. Place the pancake in the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula until both sides are golden brown and crispy.

3. Remove and keep warm.

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Step 5. Optional Filling (Street Style)

• Crack an egg in the pan, spread it thin, and place the pancake on top to cook together.

• Add ham slices, lettuce, cheese, or sauces like chili paste or hoisin before folding it like a wrap.

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🌟 Tips

• Resting the dough is key for easier rolling and softer pancakes.

• Don’t skip the oil paste—it’s what makes the pancake flaky.

• Tear the pancake with your hands to enjoy its layers (true to the name “hand-grabbed pancake”).