Jian Bing Guo Zi (Chinese Crepe)
The crispy texture explodes! Chinese crepes rule the morning stalls
Description
China's ultimate breakfast crepe. A thin batter spread on a griddle, topped with egg, sweet bean sauce, scallions, and a massive, ultra-crispy fried cracker (Bao Cui) folded inside.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Crepe batter(Mung bean/Wheat)
- Egg
- Bao Cui(Crispy fried cracker)
- Sweet bean sauce
- Coriander
- Scallion
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Pour a very thin, watery batter of mung bean and wheat flour onto a hot, circular flat griddle, spreading it paper-thin with a wooden crepe spreader.
- Crack an egg directly onto the batter, spread it evenly, and scatter black sesame, scallions, and cilantro before the egg sets.
- Flip the entire crepe. Generously brush the cooked side with sweet bean sauce (Tianmianjiang), fermented tofu paste, and chili oil.
- Place a 'Bao Cui' (a massive, ultra-crispy deep-fried wonton wrapper) or a fried dough stick in the center, and fold the crepe tightly into a square.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Sweet bean sauce(Tianmianjiang)
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Tortilla wrap + Fried spring roll wrapper
Pairing
Hot Soy Milk(Dou Jiang)
Trivia
[Trivia] During morning rush hours, massive lines form at street stalls for this. Locals customize it by adding sausages or extra eggs.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Cut in half and served in a paper bag. The joy is biting through the soft exterior to hit the aggressively loud 'crunch' of the cracker inside.
Allergen
Wheat, Eggs, Sesame, Soybeans