Description
A comforting Danbing where 'Jiucengta' (Taiwanese basil)—a strongly scented herb essential to Taiwanese cuisine—is generously rolled up with the egg.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Jiucengta(Taiwanese Basil)
- Egg
- Salt
- White pepper
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Cook the chewy Danbing batter (flour and sweet potato flour blend) thinly and round in a pan.
- Wash fresh Jiucengta (Taiwanese basil) leaves and dry completely. Chop roughly or tear by hand to release aroma.
- Crack an egg into a bowl, add salt, white pepper, and a massive amount of basil, mixing well.
- Heat oil in a pan, pour the basil-egg liquid, and while half-cooked, cover with the crepe to bond.
- Flip, and once the basil is cooked and its exotic aroma fills the kitchen, roll it up and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense aroma of Jiucengta
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Sweet basil (aroma will be milder)
Pairing
Warm Oolong Tea
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Jiucengta' symbolizes Taiwanese street food. Using it in breakfast Danbing instantly transforms it into a deep local flavor. Huge among herb-loving women and Taiwan connoisseurs.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] To not mask the basil aroma, eat it plain without sauce, or dab a little 'Taiwanese special chili sauce' to tighten the flavor!
Allergen
Wheat, Egg