Corn and Scallion Pancake Stack
Category
Brunch
Prep
20 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Style
Chinese
Technique
frying
Diet Friendly
Vegetarian
Daily Recipe: June 10, 2023
This recipe combines the flavors of Chinese cuisine with seasonal ingredients to create a unique and refreshing brunch dish. The star ingredient is fresh corn, which is at its peak in June in the Northeastern United States. The dish also features savory scallion pancakes, which are a classic brunch item in Chinese cuisine.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Fresh corn kernels - 2 cups
- All-purpose flour - 2 cups
- Chopped scallions - 1 cup
- - 1/2 cup
- - 3 tablespoons
- - 2 tablespoons
- - 1 tablespoon
- - 1 teaspoon
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🥣💦🧂In a large bowl, mix together the flour, scallions, water, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Knead the dough until smooth.
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Step 2 - 👏🍴🧑🍳Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a flat disc, about 6 inches in diameter.
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Step 3 - 🍳🔥🥞Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook each pancake until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat until all pancakes are cooked.
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Step 4 - 🥢🍚🧂Mix together the soy sauce, sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a small bowl.
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Step 5 - 🌽🥞🌽To assemble, place a scallion pancake on a plate. Top with a layer of fresh corn kernels, then another pancake. Repeat until you have a stack of 4 pancakes and 3 layers of corn.
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Step 6 - 🌿🥄🍽️Drizzle the soy sauce mixture over the top pancake, then garnish with fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.
Additional
For a spicy kick, add a tablespoon of Sriracha sauce to the soy sauce mixture. This dish can also be made vegan by substituting the soy sauce with tamari.