Scallion Pancakes Worth Waiting 3 Hours For

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Scallion pancakes, or congyoubing, are a common breakfast item in Shanghai. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they can be found in snack shops all over the city. And this particular store is so popular that people sometimes wait three hours just for a pancake.

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Producer and Videographer: Benjamin Zhou
Editor: Hanley Chu
Mastering: Victor Peña

Music: Audio Network