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Chinese pancakes

16 thin pancakes, 4 per person.

Recipe bywjf.morris
ChineseFor four
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Total time1 hr 24 min
DifficultyModerate
Community ratingNew recipe
Per serving5.7g protein
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Serves
4

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Method

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  1. 01

    Prepare the ingredients

    2 minHands-on

    Prepare the ingredients as listed.

  2. 02

    Boil the water

    3 minHands-on

    Boil the measured water. Mix the flour and salt in a heatproof bowl.

  3. 03

    Mix

    2 minHands-on

    Pour in the boiling water, stirring with a spoon.

  4. 04

    Cool enough to handle

    5 minHands-off · check as directed

    Leave until cool enough to knead safely, about 5 minutes.

  5. 05

    Knead

    5 minHands-on

    Knead for 5 minutes until smooth and cover.

  6. 06

    Rest

    30 minHands-off · check as directed

    Rest covered for 30 minutes.

  7. 07

    Divide and pair

    8 minHands-on

    Divide into equal balls according to the pancake yield and flatten into discs. Brush the top of alternate discs with oil and pair each with an unoiled disc.

  8. 08

    Roll

    10 minHands-on

    Roll each pair together into a thin circle about 18 cm wide.

  9. 09

    Heat the pan

    2 minHands-on

    Heat a dry frying pan over medium heat.

  10. 10

    Cook and separate

    16 minHands-on

    Cook each pair for 45 to 60 seconds per side until opaque with pale brown spots. While warm, carefully peel the layers apart and stack under a clean tea towel.

  11. 11

    Serve

    1 minHands-on

    Serve warm. If the stack has cooled, steam it for 3 minutes just before serving; allow that extra reheating time.

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