This avocado scallion pancake is my favorite way to eat a scallion pancake, full stop. It’s a delicious combination that makes a scallion pancake into something more substantial than just a snack.
I use frozen scallion pancakes (sometimes homemade…but full disclosure—mostly store-bought), making this a go-to quick breakfast or lunch. Think of it as a twist on avocado toast. Barely a recipe. More of a public service announcement.
An Accidental Discovery
Sometimes, the best experiments in the kitchen come from stuff you reach for again and again. For me, a frozen scallion pancake is definitely one of those things. I always have them on hand.
Since having a baby late last year, I’ve found myself reaching for them even more. It’s just too easy to grab one from the freezer and drop it into a hot pan.
A friend once told me that she liked putting avocado on leftover pizza. This sounded odd, until I actually tried it. Let me tell you, some sliced ripe avocado can really take a reheated slice of pizza up a notch.
(It also doesn’t hurt that the health factor of said avocado can make one feel less guilty about said leftover pizza.)
One morning, I was making a scallion pancake, and had some overripe avocado that needed to go.
After trying the aforementioned pizza trick, it seemed logical to just slap that avocado right on there, which is what I did. I also drizzled a bit of soy sauce on top to salt the avocado. I took a bite, and that was it.
Now, I barely eat scallion pancakes any other way.
Make Your Avocado Scallion pancake into Even More of a Meal
In addition to the avocado, you can also add an egg to the pancake.
Just fry the pancake until crispy on both sides. Then lift it out of the pan, crack an egg into the pan, and break the yolk. Add the pancake on top of the egg, and squish it down a bit. Once the egg is cooked through, it’s done.
Drizzled with soy sauce and maybe some chili oil if you like, roll it up, and enjoy!
Want to make your own scallion pancakes?
We have multiple recipes from various family members!
- Shortcut Scallion Pancakes: layer leftover dumpling wrappers to make crispy pancakes!
- Shanghai Scallion Pancakes: super flaky, inspired by Shanghai street vendors
- 9-Layer Scallion Pancakes: a delicious combination of crispy and chewy!
We also have a scallion pancake recipe in our cookbook, The Woks of Life: Recipes to Know and Love from a Chinese American Family. That recipe was inspired by my mom’s childhood memories. Check it out on page 62 of the book!
Avocado Scallion Pancake: Recipe Instructions
Heat a nonstick pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add a 1 ½ tablespoons of oil and one of your scallion pancakes, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until crisp and golden on each side, flipping once. Repeat with the other scallion pancake.
Scoop out the avocado and mash it or slice it into thin slices.
Spread half the avocado onto each scallion pancake.
Drizzle the avocado with soy sauce (and chili oil/sesame seeds, if using). Roll up the scallion pancake, or fold in half like a taco. Enjoy!
Note:
To add an egg to your scallion pancake, fry the pancake until crispy on both sides. Then lift it out of the pan, crack an egg into the pan, and break the yolk. Add the pancake on top of the egg, and squish it down a bit. Once the egg is cooked through, it’s done. Then top with avocado and condiments.
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Recipe
Avocado Scallion Pancake
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil (such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil)
- 2 frozen scallion pancakes (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- Chili oil (optional)
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add a 1 ½ tablespoons of oil and one of your scallion pancakes, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until crisp and golden on each side, flipping once. Repeat with the other scallion pancake.
- Scoop out the avocado and mash it or slice it into thin slices. Spread half the avocado onto each scallion pancake.
- Drizzle the avocado with soy sauce (and chili oil/sesame seeds, if using). Roll up the scallion pancake, or fold in half like a taco. Enjoy!
