Mandarin Pancakes

This recipe goes with moo shu pork. It makes very thin pancakes that are used to roll up the pork mixture.

Step: 1

Combine flour and boiling water in a large bowl until dough comes together. Turn dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 5 to 8 minutes. Shape dough into a 1 1/2-inch thick log and divide into 16 equal portions.

Step: 2

Roll each piece of dough into a 6-inch circle on a lightly floured work surface. Brush 8 dough circles with sesame oil. Place an unoiled dough circle on top of an oiled dough circle, gently pressing them together.

Step: 3

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place 1 dough circle stack in the skillet and cook until slightly puffed, about 1 minute per side. Remove from the skillet and cool slightly. Peel pancakes apart. Repeat cooking with remaining dough circles.

Per Serving: 61 calories; protein 1.6g; carbohydrates 11.9g; fat 0.6g; sodium 0.8mg.

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A dough’s first rising can be make in the fridge 24 hours . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great limit , as you can work it night before , then finish it off the next day.