Jianbing
A savory Chinese crepe filled with egg, crispy wonton, scallions, and hoisin sauce. This street food favorite is perfect for breakfast or a light meal.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1.25 cups water
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 whole large eggs
- ½ cup crispy wonton strips
- ⅓ cup scallions, chopped
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha or chili sauce
- ½ tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl.
- 2
Gradually add water, whisking until smooth. Let batter rest for 10 minutes.
- 3
Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface.
- 4
Pour 0.5 cup batter into the center and immediately tilt the pan in circular motions to spread into a thin, even crepe.
- 5
Cook for 1-2 minutes until the bottom is light golden, then crack an egg onto the crepe and spread it out with a spatula.
- 6
Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the egg is set but still slightly runny in places.
- 7
Spread 1.5 tbsp hoisin sauce and 0.5 tbsp sriracha across the crepe.
- 8
Sprinkle crispy wonton strips and scallions in the center.
- 9
Fold the crepe in half or roll it up. Drizzle with sesame oil and slide onto a plate.
- 10
Repeat with remaining batter and fillings to make one more crepe.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- 10-inch non-stick skillet or crepe pan
- spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
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