3/4cBoiling Watercooled slightly for a minute or two
pinchSalt
FOR THE PANCAKES:
1/2cScallions / Green Onions / Spring Onionschopped
Sesame Oil (or traditional oil)for brushing the cooked pancakes
Vegetable Oilfor cooking and some for the resting bowl
FOR THE SESAME/SOY DIPPING SAUCE:
2tbspSoy SauceI prefer low sodium
1tbspVinegarWhite, Apple Cider OR Rice Wine Vinegar will work
1tbspScallions / Green Onions / Spring Onionschopped
1/2tspSesame Oil
Minced Garlicto taste
Instructions
TO MAKE THE DOUGH:
Combine the flour, boiling water (that you have allowed to cool for a minute or two) and a pinch of salt. Depending on your climate, you may need slightly more (or less) water so start slow and add if the dough seems too dry.
Mix until the dough just comes together. Bring the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth (about 4 minutes). Add flour as needed to avoid sticking.
Place the dough into an oiled bowl and cover with a towel. Allow to rest for about 45 minutes. Please note this dough will not rise, but resting is just to relax the dough.
TO MAKE THE PANCAKES:
Cut the dough into 4 pieces and roll each into a thin round. Approximately 6-8 inches.
Roll each round up like a cigarette (log) and form into a pinwheel, pinching the end in so it adheres.
Roll once again into a thin round.
Brush with a teaspoon or so of sesame oil (or vegetable oil) and sprinkle with a good amount of green onions.
Now repeat rolling each round up like a cigarette (log) and form into a pinwheel, pinching the end in so it adheres.
Final step, roll into a thin round.
Add a small amount of oil to a non-stick skillet over medium high heat and add one pancake at a time. Cook for about 4 minutes per side, or until browned. Flip and cook another 4 minutes, or until browned.
Place the pancakes on a paper towel to drain and continue cooking until all are cooked.
TO MAKE THE SESAME/SOY DIPPING SAUCE:
Combine all ingredients with a fork. Alternately, you could simply just use soy sauce and green onions.
OPTIONAL:
Just before serving, you could brush the pancakes with a bit of sesame oil and give a sprinkling of salt for even more flavor.
Dip pancakes into the sesame/soy dipping sauce and enjoy! :)