Trader Joe's Scallion Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup boiling water
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup scallions (green onions), finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for dipping sauce, optional)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (for dipping sauce, optional)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for dipping sauce, optional)
• ½ teaspoon sugar (for dipping sauce, optional)
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (for dipping sauce, optional)