Vegetarian pancakes with green onions
4 servings
60 minutes
Vegetarian pancakes with green onions are a cozy dish of Russian cuisine, captivating with their simplicity and rich flavor. Thin layers of tender dough are infused with the aroma of fresh green onions, creating a harmonious blend of softness and mild spiciness. Their roots trace back to traditional Russian flatbreads, but the absence of eggs makes them an ideal option for a vegetarian diet. These pancakes can be served as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to soups and main courses. They pair well with soy sauce or light sauces based on vegetable oil. With their crispy golden crust and airy dough, these pancakes become an indispensable treat for cozy home meals.
1
Mix 2.5 cups of flour with 1 cup of water until the dough is lump-free. Knead the dough until it becomes even smoother and more elastic. Coat this ball of dough with oil and place it back in the bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for 30 minutes. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts. Grease the back of a large metal baking sheet with oil. Roll out one piece of dough on the greased side of the sheet until it forms a thin triangle about 30x22 cm.
- Wheat flour: 2.5 glasss
- Water: 1 glass
- Vegetable oil: to taste
2
Chop a bunch of green onions and keep it handy with salt.
- Green onions: 1 bunch
- Salt: to taste
3
Lightly grease the dough surface with oil and then sprinkle with onion and salt.
- Vegetable oil: to taste
- Green onions: 1 bunch
- Salt: to taste
4
Starting from the long end, tightly roll the dough to form one long tube.
5
Cut the straw into 2 equal parts.
6
Take one of these halves and twist it into a knot.
7
Roll out the dough into a flat round pancake.
8
Heat oil in a pan and carefully fry the pancake. It should sizzle a bit (watch to avoid burning). Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until the pancake turns golden.
- Vegetable oil: to taste
9
Cut the pancake into triangles and serve with soy or any other sauce.