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Scallion pancakes

From the video “Chinese Scallion Pancakes - Food Wishes” by Food Wishes. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Food Wishes. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~10 min
est.
Serves
~4
est.
Cost
~$1.60*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$14.40* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
7

Ingredients

  • Vegan

May contain gluten, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$4.80*for the batch in the video
~$1.60*per serving

You save about ~$14.40* per serving (90% less*) than ordering it out — ~$43.20* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Chinese takeout plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

2 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 2 predicted from typical costs · not priced: bread flour

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Chinese takeout plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 100% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving267 kcal · 13% of 2,000
Fat4.8 g6%
Saturated fat0.5 g3%
Sodium5 mg0%
Carbohydrate47 g17%
Fiber2.2 g8%
Total sugars0.8 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein7.9 g16%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+16 of 20
  • Fiber+12 of 20
  • Saturated fat−2 of 20
  • Sodium−0 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 5 of 5 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for bread flour, vegetable oil, sesame oil, bread flour, scallions, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: salt. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • silicone brush
  • rolling pin
  • cast iron pan
  • spatula
  • cutting board
  • knife

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact ingredient quantities were not stated in the video.
  • Cooking times and rest durations were approximate.
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Food Wishes’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Scallion pancakes

What makes Food Wishes's Scallion pancakes recipe and technique special?

Food Wishes's take on Scallion pancakes focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: High heat burns outside before inside cooks; medium heat ensures crispness. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Scallion pancakes at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Scallion pancakes recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Scallion pancakes ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Scallion pancakes can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Food Wishes's Scallion pancakes?

This recipe utilizes approximately 7 ingredients across 16 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Scallion pancakes?

The official cooking video by Food Wishes is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.