Description
Savory Chinese Crepes, also known as Jian Bing, are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be customized with various fillings.
Ingredients
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- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken or tofu (optional)
- 1 cup fresh spinach or lettuce leaves
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, water, and salt until smooth. Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with sesame oil.
- Pour about ½ cup of the batter into the pan, swirling it to create a thin layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges start to lift and the surface is set.
- Crack an egg on top of the crepe and gently spread it over the surface. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and any additional fillings like chicken or tofu.
- Drizzle soy sauce and hoisin sauce over the top. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the egg is cooked through.
- Carefully fold the crepe in half and then in half again to form a triangle. Slide it onto a plate.
- Repeat with the remaining batter and fillings. Serve warm with chili sauce on the side, if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Add shredded carrots or bell peppers for extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 186mg