Scallion pancakes

Directions

1. put the flour in a bowl, add the boiling water and mix.

2. put the egg into the bowl and mix again. set the mixture aside for about 20 minutes.

3. meanwhile, mix the soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, chili peppers, sugar and a pinch of the chopped scallions in a small bowl and set aside. this will be the dipping sauce.

4. after the dough has been sitting for 20 minutes, knead it on a lightly oiled surface for a while and then roll it into a cylinder and divide it into 12 equal pieces.

5. roll one piece of dough into a flat circle, spread the shortening/butter/margerine/oil on top, and sprinkle the scallions and salt on top.

6. fold two opposite ends of the circle to overlap slightly, roll perpendicular to folds, turn on side and flatten into a thin circle. repeat with remaining 11 pieces of dough.

7. heat oil in a frying pan, and fry each pancake until golden brown on both sides.

8. slice pizza-style and serve with the dipping sauce. enjoy!