Description
Crispy Zucchini Scallion Pancakes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish, perfect for a snack or appetizer, served with a flavorful soy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 2 cups shredded)
- 3 scallions, finely sliced (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey or sugar
- ½ tsp grated ginger
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or sesame seeds
Instructions
- Grate zucchini using the large holes of a grater. Place in a bowl and sprinkle lightly with salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth, squeeze out as much liquid as possible — this step is key for crisp pancakes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, sliced scallions, eggs, flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic, and sesame oil. Stir until just combined — the mixture should be thick and slightly sticky.
- Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter (about 2 tablespoons each) into the pan and flatten gently with a spatula. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for texture and aroma.
- Arrange pancakes on a serving plate. Garnish with extra scallions and sesame seeds. Serve warm with the soy dipping sauce for dunking.
Notes
- Ensure to squeeze out as much moisture from the zucchini as possible for the best texture.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and ginger in the dipping sauce according to your taste.
- These pancakes can be made ahead and reheated in a skillet for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg