Do you like experimenting and trying new dishes? Then prepare Cong You Bing, a savory pancake found at all street food stalls in China that you absolutely must try.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Rest time: 40 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- as needed extra virgin olive oil (to use for cooking and frying)
- 8 green onion stalks
- 4 tbsps all-purpose flour
- as needed pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- as needed extra virgin olive oil
Tools
To prepare my doughs, I use this stainless steel bowl that does not transmit flavors or odors. I love it, I also like it aesthetically.
For cooking, I use this non-stick pan which I recommend because it is made with a high-quality ILAG non-stick coating, produced without PFOA. I’ve been using it for a year, and I must say it has no scratches and even when washed in the dishwasher, the coating has not deteriorated at all.
- 1 Bowl Stainless Steel Bowl
- 1 Pan MasterChef 24cm Non-Stick Pan
Steps
In the bowl, add the flour, yeast, salt, and slowly add the lukewarm water, knead until you get a nice smooth and elastic ball.
Divide the dough into four equal parts and form small balls.
Grease them well both on top and bottom, then cover and let them rest for about 30 minutes.
Chop the green onion stalks, you can also use those of shallots, add 4 tablespoons of flour, pepper, salt, sugar, and season with a tablespoon of oil.
Roll out the first ball and keep the other three covered.
First, flatten the ball with the palm of your hand and then use a rolling pin to form a thin circle. Place the green onion all over the surface of the dough and start rolling, keeping the green onion inside. After obtaining a long roll, form a coil, at this point let it rest for about 10 minutes. Proceed in the same way with the other three balls.
Take the first coil and roll a rolling pin over it, in such a way as to obtain a thin pancake. Cook the pancake in a greased pan, covered for 3 minutes, then flip it to the other side and finish cooking until both sides are golden brown.
