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Jian Bing Chinese Crepes Recipe – Chinese Special

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Jian Bing Chinese Crepes Recipe – Chinese Special

Jian Bing is one of China’s most popular street foods, known for its crispy, savory layers and flavorful fillings. These thin, crepe-like pancakes are made from a simple batter and filled with eggs, scallions, crispy wonton crackers, hoisin sauce, and chili paste, creating the perfect balance of crispy, soft, spicy, and sweet. Whether enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack, Jian Bing is a delicious and satisfying treat you can now make at home!

  • Prep Time15 min
  • Cook Time10 min
  • Total Time25 min

For the Crepe Batter:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch (or mung bean flour for authenticity)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

For the Filling:

  • 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
  • ¼ cup chopped scallions
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste (optional, for spice)
  • ¼ cup crispy wonton crackers or fried dough (puffed crackers for crunch)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

For Cooking:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For Garnish (Optional):

  • Fresh cilantro
  • Toasted sesame seeds

Prepare the Batter:

1

In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, water, egg, salt, and sesame oil until smooth.

2

Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes while you prepare the fillings.

Cook the Jian Bing:

3

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with vegetable oil.

4

Pour ¼ cup of batter into the pan, swirling to spread it into a thin crepe.

5

Cook for 1–2 minutes, then brush the surface with a thin layer of hoisin sauce and chili paste.

6

Crack an egg over the crepe and spread it evenly with a spatula.

7

Sprinkle with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.

Add the Crunch & Fold:

8

Once the egg is set, place crispy wonton crackers in the center.

9

Use a spatula to carefully fold the sides of the crepe over the filling.

10

Fold the crepe in half and press lightly to seal.

Serve:

11

Transfer to a plate, slice in half, and garnish with cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.

12

Serve hot with extra hoisin sauce or chili paste for dipping.

Recipe Notes :

Flour Variations : Traditional Jian Bing uses mung bean or millet flour, but all-purpose flour works well too.

Extra Crunch : Add a crispy youtiao (Chinese fried dough) or extra wonton crackers.

Spice it Up : Increase the chili paste or add sriracha for more heat.

Storage : Best eaten fresh, but you can refrigerate and reheat in a pan for crispiness.

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