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Authentic Chinese Jianbing (Crepes)
The ultimate Chinese street food breakfast. A thin, savory crepe coated with egg, sweet bean paste, chili sauce, cilantro, scallions, and a crispy wonton cracker inside.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Chinese
Ingredients
Scaled for 2 servings
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup mung bean flour
- 1 cup water
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp sweet bean sauce (Tianmianjiang)
- 1 tbsp chili oil
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 square wonton wrappers (for baocui)
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
- Cooking oil
Equipment
- Large crepe pan or cast iron skillet
- Crepe spreader
- Spatula
- Frying pan (for crackers)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, mung bean flour, and water until completely smooth.
- 2
Rest the Batter
Let the batter rest for at least 15 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate fully.
- 3
Prepare the Baocui (Crunch)
Take the wonton wrappers and make a few small slits in the center to prevent them from puffing up too much.
- 4
Fry the Wrappers
Heat oil in a small pan and shallow fry the wonton wrappers until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 5
Prepare the Sauces
In a small bowl, mix the sweet bean sauce with a tiny splash of water to make it easier to spread.
- 6
Heat the Crepe Pan
Heat a large crepe maker or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Lightly brush with oil.
- 7
Spread the Batter
Pour half of the batter into the center of the pan. Quickly use a crepe spreader to spread it into a large, thin circle.
- 8
Add the Egg
Crack an egg directly onto the crepe. Use the spreader or a spatula to break the yolk and spread the egg evenly over the surface.
- 9
Garnish the Egg
While the egg is still wet, sprinkle black sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and cilantro over it.
- 10
Flip the Crepe
Once the egg is mostly set and the edges of the crepe pull away from the pan, carefully flip the entire crepe over.
- 11
Apply Sauces
Brush the cooked side (now facing up) generously with the sweet bean sauce and chili oil to taste.
- 12
Add Crunch and Fold
Place a crispy wonton wrapper in the center. Fold the sides of the crepe over the wrapper, then fold it in half again to serve.
Cooking Tips
- For a truly authentic batter, use a mix of mung bean flour and all-purpose flour. It gives the crepe its signature texture.
- If you don't have a crepe spreader, you can swirl the pan quickly before the batter sets.
Variations
- Meat Lovers: Add cooked sausage, ham, or shredded pork floss before folding.
- Spicy: Add extra chili crisp or sliced fresh Thai chilies.
Nutrition Estimate
350 calories · 12g protein · 45g carbs · 14g fat · 4g fiber per serving
