「Chinese Savory Pancake」

Ingredients and amounts

• 200g all-purpose flour
• 50g ground meat
• 30ml oil
• 3g salt
• 5g sugar
• 10g cornstarch
• 5g soy sauce
• 3g seasoning mix
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 scallion (green part)
• 1 egg (optional)
• carrot (to taste, for filling)

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Thaw the ground meat. Add half of the oil, salt, sugar, soy sauce, and seasoning mix, plus all the cornstarch. Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Step 2

   In a bowl, combine flour, egg (if using), the remaining half of the seasonings, and water equal to half the flour's volume. Mix until the batter is thick but pourable.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Mince the garlic.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Cut the scallion into sections.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Finely mince the carrot (for filling).

6. 6

   Step 6

   Heat the wok over high heat with enough oil to coat the bottom.

7. 7

   Step 7

   When the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and fry until fragrant.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Add the marinated meat and stir-fry until cooked through.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Add the minced carrot and stir-fry until the oil turns golden (to extract carrot flavor).

10. 10

    Step 10

    Turn off the heat. Let cool for 2 minutes.

11. 11

    Step 11

    Pour the cooked meat mixture into the raw batter and stir to combine.

12. 12

    Step 12

    Turn the heat back on. Add a thin layer of oil to a non-stick pan.

13. 13

    Step 13

    Reduce to low heat. Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly into a thin layer. Tilt the pan if needed.

14. 14

    Step 14

    While the top is still liquid, sprinkle with scallion sections.

15. 15

    Step 15

    Keep on low heat until the bottom is set.

16. 16

    Step 16

    Flip the pancake and continue cooking on low heat until the other side is set.

17. 17

    Step 17

    Cook each side for an additional 20 seconds.

18. 18

    Step 18

    Turn off the heat and serve.