Red Pepper Scallion Pancakes with Red Pepper Paste | TASTE

Ingredients

• 3 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and coarsely chopped
• ¼ c olive oil
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp water
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 c all-purpose flour
• ¾ tsp kosher salt
• ¾ c plus 1 tablespoon red bell pepper water, from blending the bell peppers
• 1 tsp canola oil, plus more for oiling and frying
• 4 scallions, green and white parts, chopped
• 1 ½ tbsp all-purpose flour
• ½ c canola oil or grapeseed oil (or any neutral oil)
• White or black sesame seeds