Description
These Scallion Pancake Quesadillas combine the flaky, savory goodness of traditional Chinese scallion pancakes with the melty, cheesy comfort of quesadillas. Crispy on the outside and filled with scallions and cheddar cheese, they make a perfect appetizer, snack, or fusion meal that is both flavorful and fun to make at home.
Ingredients
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For the Pancake Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 2 cups chopped scallions (green parts only)
For the Filling
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar thoroughly to ensure even seasoning in the dough.
- Add Boiling Water: Slowly drizzle the boiling water into the flour mixture while stirring to combine. This method helps to create a tender dough.
- Knead the Dough: Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover it with a moist dish towel and let it rest for 30 minutes to relax the gluten.
- Divide Dough: After resting, divide the dough into four equal portions and roll each into a ball.
- Flatten the Dough: Take one dough ball and flatten it into an 8-inch circle using a rolling pin.
- Add Sesame Oil and Scallions: Drizzle about a tablespoon of sesame oil over the flattened dough and scatter approximately 1/4 cup of chopped scallions evenly on top.
- Roll and Coil: Starting from one edge, tightly roll the dough circle with scallions inside into a long log. Coil the log into a pinwheel shape and flatten it gently with the rolling pin.
- Repeat Layering: Repeat the oiling, scallion sprinkling, rolling, and coiling process two more times on the flattened pinwheel to create flaky layers.
- Cut Pancakes: Use a round bowl or cutter to cut the flattened pinwheel into perfect circles for even cooking.
- Cook Pancake Quesadillas: Heat a nonstick pan and brush it with remaining sesame oil. Place a scallion pancake circle in the pan, add a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese on half the pancake, then fold it over to create a quesadilla.
- Fry Until Golden: Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side over medium heat until the pancake is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese has melted.
Notes
- Using boiling water helps to create a tender and pliable dough that crisps nicely when fried.
- Make sure the pan is not too hot to avoid burning the pancake before the cheese melts.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with mozzarella or a cheese blend of your choice.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some chili flakes or garlic powder in the cheese filling.
- This recipe serves well as a snack, appetizer, or light meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
