appetizer

Gold Rush Scallion Pancakes

Name: Gold Rush Scallion Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1 cup water; 4 scallions, chopped; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt to taste

These pancakes reflect the cultural nostalgia Ah Ling experiences in San Francisco, a reminder of simpler times and tastes from his homeland.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 cup water
4 scallions, chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt to taste

Instructions

1
Mix flour and water to form a dough.
2
Knead until smooth, then let rest for 10 minutes.
3
Divide dough, roll out thinly, and sprinkle with scallions and salt.
4
Roll into a log, then coil into a spiral and flatten.
5
Pan fry in oil until golden on both sides.
6
Cut and serve warm.

Serve this appetizer while discussing the book to spark conversations about the themes it connects to. Consider preparing it together as a group activity before your discussion begins!