Scallion Pockets
Scallion Pockets are crispy, chewy pan-fried pockets filled with fresh green onions and served with a savory soy black vinegar dipping sauce. This easy vegan recipe is perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light meal.
Ingredients
For the Scallion Pockets
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tbsp neutral oil plus more for coating the dough and pan frying
- 6 to 8 green onions green parts only, thinly sliced
- Pinch of baking soda
- Vegan Cheese Optional
For the Dipping Sauce
- 1 tbsp. White parts of the green onions finely chopped
- 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 4 tbsp. light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. black vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- Red chili flakes to taste
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
Instructions
- Chop the Scallion Greens and to it add a pinch of baking soda to help them soften and stay vibrant.
- In a bowl, combine finely chopped Scallion whites, finely chopped cilantro, soy sauce, sesame oil, black vinegar, brown sugar, and red chili flakes.
- Melt vegan butter, and separately combine all purpose flour and corn starch.
- Cut the dough into 8 pieces, and roll into smooth dough balls.
- Coat the doughball in flour, and roll it out to about 10" diameter. And coat in oil or the melted butter.
- Top with Scallion greens, favorite vegan cheese, and fold the Scallion pockets. Tap to ensure it's sealed, and compact.
- Heat a non-stick skillet on medium low heat, and add oil. Once the oil is hot, add the Scallion pockets and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until they're crispy on the outside.
- Fry until golden and crispy.
- Serve with the dipping sauce.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Knead the dough until smooth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes to relax the gluten.
- Slice the scallions thinly for even distribution throughout each pocket.
- Avoid overfilling to ensure the pockets seal properly while cooking.
- Cook over medium heat so the dough cooks through while developing a crispy, golden crust.
- Serve immediately for the best combination of crispy exterior and chewy interior.
- Leftover pockets can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or air fryer to restore their crispiness.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 240kcal
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