Recipe: dou beef-smash scallion pancake

aka the boy dinner that actually goes to therapy.

ingredients (1 serving)

• 1 frozen scallion pancake (i-mei 蔥抓餅, the jegejay chou one)

• 3–4 oz ground beef

• pinch salt

• pinch white pepper

• 1 tbsp dou sriracha

• 1–2 tsp dou snack oil

• optional: microgreens

instructions

1. keep the pancake frozen

don’t thaw it. trust the process.

2. smash the beef

place pancake flat in a dry pan over medium heat.

season beef with salt + white pepper, then smash the beef directly onto the frozen pancake so it adheres like a situationship you didn’t consent to.

3. crisp the pancake side

cook 1–2 min until the bottom turns golden and flaky.

4. flip

flip so the beef hits the pan. cook until browned and slightly frizzled at the edges.

(the beef fat will hydrate the pancake in a deranged but tasty way.)

5. rest

remove from pan. let it chill 1 min so it doesn’t leak emotions.

6. finish

spoon on the official dou snack oil + sriracha

scatter microgreens. add sesame if you’re performing self-care.

7. eat

fold like a quesadilla. burn your mouth. feel alive.

serve with

• extra snack oil drizzle (the shine is non-negotiable)

• quick cucumber pickle if you want to pretend it’s “balanced”

• cold beer or a canned oolong bc vibes

tastes like

jay chou childhood nostalgia meets your late-capitalism survival instincts.