Green Onion Cakes
Crispy, savory, and bursting with flavor, these homemade Green Onion Cakes are a true delight for the taste buds. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sesame oil, and fresh green onions, this Chinese-inspired recipe combines chewy dough with a perfectly golden and crispy exterior. Each cake is layered with aromatic sesame oil and finely chopped green onions, then rolled and shaped to create a flaky, textured finish. These cakes are pan-fried to perfection, making them a versatile appetizer or snack that pairs beautifully with soy sauce, chili oil, or your favorite dipping sauce. With just 40 minutes of prep time and a simple frying method, this recipe is an easy-to-follow introduction to the art of Asian street food. Perfect for sharing or indulging solo, these Green Onion Cakes are a must-try addition to your culinary repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Boiling water
- 0.25 cup Cold water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 cup Green onions (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the all-purpose flour. Gradually pour in the boiling water while mixing with chopsticks or a wooden spoon until small crumbles form.
Add the cold water to the dough and continue mixing until it starts to come together.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until it becomes soft and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball.
On a floured surface, roll out one dough ball into a thin circle, about 8 inches in diameter.
Lightly brush the rolled-out dough with sesame oil and sprinkle evenly with a pinch of salt and 1/4 cup of chopped green onions.
Roll up the dough into a tight cylinder, then coil it into a spiral shape. Flatten the spiral gently with your palm and roll it out again into a 6-inch circle.
Repeat the rolling, oiling, filling, and spiral shaping process with the remaining dough portions.
Heat 2–3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook one green onion cake at a time for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer the cooked cake to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Repeat with the remaining cakes.
Serve warm with soy sauce, chili oil, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.8 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2390 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.1 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 27.5 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 671 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
