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Garlic Scape Pancakes

Ingredients

Pancakes:
  • 1 cup whole spelt flour (optional, use white flour if you prefer)
  • 1 1/2 cup unbleached white flour
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame seed oil
  • 2 cups finely chopped garlic scapes
  • About 1/4 cup grapeseed or peanut oil for frying
Dipping Sauce:
  • 3 Tbsp organic soy or tamari sauce
  • 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1-2 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar or honey
  • A pinch of dried chili flakes (optional)

Recipe

 

Mix spelt and white flours together with salt. Put half of the mixture in one bowl and half in another bowl.

In one bowl add 1/2 cup boiling water. Mix with a wooden spoon until the dough can be handled. Knead for 2 minutes.

In other bowl, mix baking powder into the flour. Add cold water and mix with a wooden spoon until dough can be handled. Knead for 2 minutes.

Incorporate both doughs together by kneading into one another for 5 minutes o lightly floured surface. This dough is very forgiving. If its too dry, simply add a bit of water. If it's too sticky, simply add a bit of flour. The dough should feel nice and moist but not stick to your hands.

Shape into ball, and place in a bowl with a damp towel on top and let it rest at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours.

Cut dough into 4 pieces.

Roll each one into a thin 9 or 10 inch circle.

Brush with one tablespoon of sesame oil and sprinkle with about 1/2 cup of garlic scapes, evenly distributed over the surface.

Roll the dough into tight cylinder and pinch in edges to seal. Coil this cylinder into a spiral and tuck in the end. Flatten it into a disc with the palm of your hand. Roll this out into a flat pancake, about 1/4 inch thick. Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough. Let the 4 pancakes rest for about 10 minutes before frying.

Meanwhile, make dipping sauce by whisking all ingredients together.

Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy skillet on medium heat. When the oil is hot, gently place the pancake into the pan and cook on each side for about 2 to 3 minutes or until nice and golden. Repeat with remaining pancakes. Cut the pancakes into wedges and serve hot, with the dipping sauce.

Adapted from PBS Food by Aube Giroux

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