Scallion pancake are a Shanghai specialty snack. They’re golden brown and yellow, made with onions and sesame oil, and crisp on both the outside and the inside.
For many Shanghainese, scallion pancake represent not just a delicious street food, but also fond childhood memories: the smell of scallions cooking in the alley, the long lines in front of breakfast stalls, and a mouthful of flavor and satisfaction.