Savory Chive Pancakes
Savory Chive Pancakes are a delicious low-carb Chinese snack that combine the delightful flavors of fresh chives with a satisfying, slightly chewy texture. Perfect for a quick bite or an appetizer, these pancakes are both nutritious and easy to prepare.

20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
250 kcal
Ingredients
- Almond flour - 120 grams
- Eggs - 2 large
- Chives - 30 grams, finely chopped
- Water - 100 milliliters
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
- Cooking oil - for frying (about 2 tablespoons)
Steps
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, eggs, chopped chives, water, salt, and black pepper. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
- Pour half of the batter into the skillet, spreading it evenly to form a pancake. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the edges start to brown.
- Flip the pancake and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the pancake from the skillet and keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
- Serve hot, drizzled with sesame oil for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 10 g
- Carbs: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Cholesterol: 186 mg
- Total Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Water: 0.1 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in protein and healthy fats from almond flour and eggs.
- Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
Tags
ChineseLow CarbSnack