Jianbing (Chinese Crepe)
A savory Chinese street food crepe filled with crispy wonton, egg, scallions, and cilantro, finished with sweet and spicy sauce. Served hot for breakfast or as a quick snack.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 10g
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1.25 cups water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 pieces crispy wonton or youtiao strips
- ¼ cup scallions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons oil for cooking
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili sauce
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- 2
Gradually add water, stirring until you have a smooth, thin batter with the consistency of crepe batter.
- 3
Mix hoisin sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
- 4
Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil it.
- 5
Pour 0.5 cup batter into the center and immediately tilt the pan in a circular motion to spread into a thin, even circle.
- 6
Cook for 1-2 minutes until the bottom is set but not brown, then crack an egg onto the surface.
- 7
Using a spatula, gently break the yolk and spread the egg over the crepe, then cook for another 1-2 minutes until the egg is mostly set.
- 8
Place a wonton strip and a pinch of scallions and cilantro on one half of the crepe.
- 9
Fold the crepe in half over the filling and slide onto a plate.
- 10
Drizzle the sauce over the top and serve immediately while hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- 10-inch non-stick skillet or crepe pan
- spatula
- small bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
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