Green Onion Cakes

1. 1

   Place flour in a bowl. Add boiling water, stirring with chopsticks or a fork until dough is evenly moistened. On a lightly floured board, knead dough until smooth and satiny, about 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Combine dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl.

3. 3

   On a lightly floured board, roll dough into a cylinder; cut into 12 equal portions. Roll a portion of dough into an 8-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick; keep remaining dough covered to prevent drying. Brush with a thin film of shortening. Sprinkle with a small portion of sesame oil, green onions, salt, and pepper. Roll dough into a cylinder and coil dough into a round patty; tuck end of dough underneath. Roll again to make an 8-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick.

4. 4

   Place a wide frying pan over medium heat until hot. Add 2 tablespoons cooking oil, swirling to coat sides. Add 1 cake and cook, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining cakes, adding more cooking oil as needed. Cut cakes into wedges. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.