Green Onion Cakes

Discover the savory deliciousness of Edmonton's unofficial signature dish with our delightful Green Onion Cakes. A delectable blend of Eastern tradition and Western flair, these cakes bring a delightful crunch and herby aroma to your table, perfect as a snack or appetizer. Made with simple ingredients, their flaky layers and vibrant green onion filling are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

🌾 4 cups Robin Hood All Purpose Flour
💧 2 cups water
🥄 1/2 teaspoon Magic Baking Powder
🧂 1/4 teaspoon Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
🌿 Large bunch of green onions, generously chopped
🧂 1/2 teaspoon generic salt
🥢 Generous pour of sesame oil
🏺 Several spoonfuls of shortening
🛢️ Generous amount of cooking oil

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dough:

• In a large stainless steel mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of Robin Hood All Purpose Flour, 1/2 teaspoon Magic Baking Powder, and 1/4 teaspoon Arm & Hammer Baking Soda.
• Gradually incorporate approximately 2 cups of water, mixing by hand until you achieve a sticky but cohesive dough.
• Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, akin to the density of a human cheek.

2- Prepare the Flavor Mixture:

• In a small bowl, mix several spoonfuls of shortening with a generous amount of sesame oil until well combined.

3- Prepare the Green Onions:

• Wash and finely chop a large bunch of green onions.

4- Assemble the Cakes:

• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a large, thin, rectangular sheet.
• Fold the dough once, and gently stretch to create thin layers.
• Spread the shortening and sesame oil mixture evenly over the dough.
• Evenly sprinkle the chopped green onions over the dough, followed by a light sprinkle of salt.
• Roll the dough tightly into a long sausage shape.
• Coil the dough sausage into a spiral, tucking the end to secure it.
• Flatten the coil into a disk using your hands.

5- Cook the Cakes:

• Heat a flat-top griddle (or frying pan) and add a generous amount of cooking oil.
• Once the oil is hot, cook the cakes until both sides are golden brown and crispy, pressing occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Prep Time: ~30 minutes
Cook Time: ~15 minutes per batch
Total Time: ~45 minutes
Servings: Makes approximately 8 cakes
Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: Approximately 250
• Protein: 4g
• Fats: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 32g
  Equipment: Stainless steel mixing bowl, rolling pin, flat-top griddle, white plastic cutting board, large metal cleaver

Cooking Tips

• For the perfect dough texture, knead it until it feels similar to a human cheek.
• Consider making extra and freezing the uncooked cakes for quick meals in the future.

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Green Onion Cakes

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