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Jian Bing Chinese Crepes Recipe

A popular Chinese street food, Jian Bing are savory crepes filled with egg, scallions, cilantro, and a crispy cracker.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Crepe Batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 4 eggs one per crepe
  • ½ cup scallions chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • 4 crispy crackers or wonton wrappers
  • to taste hoisin sauce
  • to taste chili sauce

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, water, milk, 2 beaten eggs, and salt until smooth.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and pour a thin layer of batter, swirling to cover the bottom.
  3. Crack an egg onto the crepe, spread it evenly, and sprinkle with scallions and cilantro.
  4. Place a crispy cracker on top and press gently.
  5. Fold the crepe into a square and cook until golden brown. Serve with hoisin and chili sauce.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Crepes, Street Food
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