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pancakesMedium
Published 1982
Scallion pancakes are a very special Shanghai dim sum. The Cantonese have nothing to compare with it. When the Cantonese talk about dim sum, such delicate preparations as siu mai and har gau come to mind. But to somebody from Shanghai, dim sum is the lusty and rich scallion pancake.
In a bowl, combine shortening, scallions, salt, and sugar and mix thoroughly into a paste. Reserve in refrigerator.
Mound flour onto work surface. Make a well and pour the hot water in with one hand, using fingers of the other hand to mix. Wh