Cong you bing

Cong you bing
Spring onion pancakes in Taichung
Alternative namesScallion pancake, green onion pancake, spring onion pancake
TypeBing
Place of originChina
Main ingredientsWheat flour, scallions
Cong you bing
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Literal meaningscallion oil pancake
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyincōng yóu bǐng
Wade–GilesTs'ung1-yu2-ping3
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutpingcung1 jau4 beng2
Southern Min
Hokkien POJchhong iû péng

Cong you bing ([tsʰʊ́ŋjǒʊpìŋ]; Chinese: 蔥油餅; pinyin: cōngyóubǐng; lit. 'scallion oil pancake'), also known as scallion pancake or green onion pancake, is a Chinese savory bing (flatbread) made with wheat dough and minced scallions (green onions).

The unleavened dough is folded repeatedly into layers, with oil and green onions added between each layer. Then it is pan-fried, which gives it crisp edges and a chewy texture. Many layers make up the interior, contributing to its chewy texture.[1] Variations exist on the basic method of preparation that incorporate other flavors and fillings.

Scallion pancakes are served both as a street food item and as a restaurant dish. They are also sold commercially, either fresh or frozen in plastic packages (often in Asian supermarkets).

  1. ^ Lee, Kevin (14 May 2020). "Authentic Chinese Scallion Pancake (CongYouBing)". The Mini Chef. Retrieved 26 May 2020.