Chinese Zucchini Pancakes
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Chinese Zucchini Pancakes
Description
Chinese Zucchini Pancakes start with grated zucchini mixed with salt to draw out moisture, leaving the flavorful juice in the batter. Eggs and finely chopped scallions enrich the mix, while white pepper, sesame oil, and a small amount of sugar add depth to the flavor. All-purpose flour creates a batter similar in consistency to typical breakfast pancakes.
Cooking the batter in a lightly oiled flat pan until both sides are golden brown forms a crispy exterior while maintaining a tender, moist interior. Sprinkling sesame seeds on top before cooking enhances the pancakes’ texture and imparts a subtle nuttiness.
These pancakes work well served warm and can be a simple appetizer, side dish, or light meal. Their gentle seasoning and versatile ingredients make them adaptable, complementing a range of dishes without overpowering other flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini (about 250 grams)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 egg
- 2 scallions (finely chopped)
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour more or less
- vegetable oil
- sesame seeds optional, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Wash the zucchini clean and dry it with a kitchen towel.
- Grate the zucchini using the coarse grate side of a box grater. In a large bowl, mix the grated zucchini with ¾ teaspoon of salt. Let sit for 15 minutes, and you’ll see visible zucchini juice at the bottom of the bowl, which we will keep. Now mix in 2 eggs, 2 chopped scallions, ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, ½ teaspoon sugar, and about ½ cup all-purpose flour.
- If you feel like you need more flour (this could depend on the size of the eggs, for example), add it 1 tablespoon at a time. The final batter should look like similar to regular ol’ breakfast pancake batter.
- Now heat a flat-bottomed pan over medium heat, lightly brush the bottom with some oil, and pour some batter into the pan (make the pancakes whatever size you like). Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top and cook each side until lightly golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Repeat until you’ve used all the batter.
- You can serve with a simple soy dipping sauce, chili oil, or whatever other condiments you like!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 473mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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