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Alternative names | scallion pancake |
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Type | Flatbread |
Place of origin | China |
Main ingredients | Dough, scallions |
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Traditional Chinese | 蔥 油 餅 | ||||||||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 葱 油 饼 | ||||||||||||||||
Literal meaning | scallion oil pancake | ||||||||||||||||
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Cong you bing [1] (Chinese: 蔥油餅; pinyin: cōngyóubǐng; Wade–Giles: Ts'ung1-yu2-ping3; lit. 'scallion oil pancake'; Mandarin pronunciation [tsʰʊ́ŋjǒʊpìŋ]), also known as scallion pancake or "green onion pancake", is a Chinese savory, unleavened flatbread folded with oil and minced scallions (green onions). Unlike Western pancakes, it is made from dough instead of batter. It is pan-fried, which gives it crisp edges and a chewy texture. Many [2] layers make up the interior, contributing to its chewy texture.[3] 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).