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Chinese-Style Savoury Stuffed Breakfast Pancakes

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Indulge in the delightful taste of Chinese-Style Savoury Stuffed Breakfast Pancakes, a perfect blend of crispy and savory flavors! These pancakes are filled with a scrumptious mixture of scrambled tofu and vibrant vegetables, all wrapped in homemade dough and pan-fried to golden perfection. Ideal for breakfast, lunch, or as a satisfying snack, they can be enjoyed warm or cold. Plus, their make-ahead convenience means you can prep these flavorful treats in advance for those busy days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup warm water (plus 1 tbsp water)
  • 1 tsp neutral oil
  • 1 lb extra firm tofu
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 3/4 tsp black salt (or regular salt)
  • 1 cup finely shredded carrots
  • 1 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell peppers
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp 5 spice powder (optional but highly recommended)
  • 1 tsp roasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil (for the vegetable mix)
  • Sesame oil or other oil (for cooking)
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (for 2 pancakes)
  • 1 tbsp water (for each pancake)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough by mixing flour and salt, then gradually add warm water until smooth. Knead for 5 minutes and let rest covered for 30 minutes.
  2. For the filling, crumble tofu and mix with turmeric, black salt, shredded carrots, scallions, bell peppers, sesame oil, and optional spices.
  3. Divide the rested dough into equal portions, roll out each into circles, fill with tofu mixture, and seal.
  4. Cook in a lightly oiled non-stick pan over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

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