Authentic Chinese Jianbing (Savory Crepe)
Enjoy a crispy and savory Chinese street food breakfast with this easy-to-follow Jianbing recipe, perfect for a delicious and satisfying start to your day.
Recipe Information
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 2 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Protein: 9g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fat: 12g
- Sugar: 2g
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp scallions, chopped
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp chili sauce (optional)
- 1 crispy wonton wrapper or fried dough
Possible Substitutions
- Flour: Can substitute with whole wheat or gluten-free flour.
- Hoisin sauce: Use soy sauce mixed with honey as an alternative.
- Wonton wrapper: Replace with a crispy tortilla.
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour and water to form a smooth batter.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and pour the batter, spreading it evenly.
- Crack an egg over the crepe, spread evenly, and sprinkle with scallions.
- Flip the crepe, brush hoisin and chili sauce on the surface.
- Place the crispy wonton wrapper or fried dough in the center.
- Fold the crepe in half and cook for another minute.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Jianbing!
