Kitchen Recipe Collection
Ji Dan Bing (Chinese Egg Crepe)
A quick, everyday breakfast favorite. A soft, slightly chewy flour crepe cooked with egg, scallions, and brushed with savory sauces.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- Chinese
Ingredients
Scaled for 2 servings
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp chili sauce or chili crisp
- Cooking oil
Equipment
- Non-stick skillet
- Spatula
- Whisk
Instructions
- 1
Mix Flour and Water
In a bowl, whisk the flour, water, and salt until a smooth, thin batter forms.
- 2
Rest Batter
Let the batter rest for 5 minutes so the flour hydrates.
- 3
Beat Eggs
In a separate small bowl, lightly beat the eggs and stir in the chopped scallions.
- 4
Heat Skillet
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and brush with a little oil.
- 5
Pour Batter
Pour half of the batter into the pan, swirling the pan immediately to form a thin, even circle.
- 6
Cook the Crepe
Cook for about 1 minute until the bottom is set and edges curl slightly.
- 7
Add Egg on Top
Pour half of the egg and scallion mixture directly over the top of the crepe and spread it out evenly.
- 8
Flip the Crepe
Wait 30 seconds for the egg to set slightly, then carefully flip the entire crepe over so the egg side is touching the pan.
- 9
Cook Egg Side
Cook for another 45 seconds until the egg is completely cooked and slightly browned.
- 10
Spread Sauces
Brush the top side (the plain crepe side) with hoisin sauce and chili sauce.
- 11
Fold and Roll
Fold the crepe in half, or roll it up tightly into a cylinder.
- 12
Slice and Serve
Remove from pan, slice into bite-sized segments, and serve immediately.
Cooking Tips
- The batter should be quite watery, similar to French crepe batter, to ensure a thin and delicate wrapper.
- Don't have the heat too high, or the batter will set before you can swirl it around the pan.
Variations
- Cheese Dan Bing: Add a slice of processed cheese before folding.
- Pork Floss Dan Bing: Sprinkle pork floss inside before rolling it up.
Nutrition Estimate
210 calories · 9g protein · 26g carbs · 7g fat · 1g fiber per serving
