Super Soft Spring Pancakes (Shui Luo Mo) – High Hydration, All Hot-Water Dough

Chinese dish ready in 40 min using easy-level technique. Simple enough for weeknight cooking.

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Prep
15m
Cook
25m
Total
40m
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Spice
1/5
Cuisine
Chinese

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Super Soft Spring Pancakes (Shui Luo Mo) – High Hydration, All Hot-Water Dough

Ingredient Amount
All-purpose flour 500g
Salt 5g
Boiling water 450g
Cooking oil 50g
  • All-purpose flour500g
  • Salt5g
  • Boiling water450g
  • Cooking oil50g

Cooking StepsHow to cook Super Soft Spring Pancakes (Shui Luo Mo) – High Hydration, All Hot-Water Dough step by step

  1. Super Soft Spring Pancakes (Shui Luo Mo) – High Hydration, All Hot-Water Dough
    Step 1

    Add 500g all-purpose flour and 5g salt to a mixing bowl, then pour in 450g of boiling water.

  2. Super Soft Spring Pancakes (Shui Luo Mo) – High Hydration, All Hot-Water Dough
    Step 2

    Immediately stir with chopsticks to form loose flour flakes.

  3. Super Soft Spring Pancakes (Shui Luo Mo) – High Hydration, All Hot-Water Dough
    Step 3

    Let it cool slightly, then knead by hand into a smooth and elastic dough.

  4. Super Soft Spring Pancakes (Shui Luo Mo) – High Hydration, All Hot-Water Dough
    Step 4

    Divide the dough into 60g portions, roll each into a ball, lightly coat the surface with a thin layer of oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes.

Super Soft Spring Pancakes (Shui Luo Mo) – High Hydration, All Hot-Water Dough

Chinese dish ready in 40 min using easy-level technique. Simple enough for weeknight cooking.

Ingredients

  • 500g All-purpose flour
  • 5g Salt
  • 450g Boiling water
  • 50g Cooking oil

Instructions

  1. Add 500g all-purpose flour and 5g salt to a mixing bowl, then pour in 450g of boiling water.

  2. Immediately stir with chopsticks to form loose flour flakes.

  3. Let it cool slightly, then knead by hand into a smooth and elastic dough.

  4. Divide the dough into 60g portions, roll each into a ball, lightly coat the surface with a thin layer of oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes.

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How can I make this spicier?

Add chili oil or chili crisp to taste, or include dried red chilies during cooking. A dash of Sichuan peppercorn adds a different kind of heat.