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Delicious Egg Crepes done 4 different ways. Taiwan style! 台式蛋餅

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Originating from Taiwan, the Taiwanese Egg Crepe, or Dan Bing, is a popular breakfast item that showcases the region's love for savory, handheld foods. Traditionally enjoyed by locals, it is often filled with a variety of ingredients, reflecting personal tastes and seasonal availability. Today, this dish has gained popularity beyond Taiwan, embraced by food lovers worldwide for its versatility and comforting flavors.

Ingredients

  • eggs
  • all-purpose flour
  • water
  • scallions
  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • white pepper
  • cooking oil
  • cheese
  • ham
  • bacon
  • vegetables

Instructions

  1. 1Mix eggs and water in a bowl until well combined.
  2. 2Add flour and whisk until smooth and lump-free.
  3. 3Stir in chopped scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper.
  4. 4Heat cooking oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  5. 5Pour a ladleful of the egg mixture into the skillet, swirling to cover the base evenly.
  6. 6Cook until the edges start to lift and the bottom is set, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. 7Add cheese, ham, or desired fillings on one half of the crepe.
  8. 8Fold the crepe over the fillings and cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  9. 9Slide the crepe onto a plate and cut into wedges.
  10. 10Serve warm with additional soy sauce or chili sauce on the side.

Ingredient Alternatives

all-purpose flour

Healthier: whole wheat flour

Cheaper: rice flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cheese

Healthier: nutritional yeast

Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

ham

Healthier: turkey slices

Cheaper: bologna

Turkey slices reduce sodium and fat.

bacon

Healthier: turkey bacon

Cheaper: pork bacon

Turkey bacon is lower in calories.

Techniques

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Equipment

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Also Known As

Dan BingTaiwanese Breakfast Crepe

Taiwanese egg crepes, also known as 'Dan Bing', are a popular street food often enjoyed for breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Soy sauce for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  2. 2Gradually add water to the flour mixture, whisking until smooth.
  3. 3Add the eggs to the mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.
  4. 4Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little vegetable oil.
  5. 5Pour a ladleful of the batter into the skillet, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
  6. 6Sprinkle chopped scallions over the batter while it cooks.
  7. 7Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the edges start to lift and the bottom is golden brown.
  8. 8Carefully flip the crepe and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side.
  9. 9Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
  10. 10Serve warm with soy sauce on the side for dipping.

Equipment

Mixing bowlWhiskNon-stick skilletLadleSpatula

Taiwanese egg crepes, also known as 'Dan Bing', are a popular street food often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cooked ham, diced
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, eggs, water, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  2. 2Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  3. 3Pour a ladleful of the batter into the skillet, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
  4. 4Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the edges start to lift and the bottom is lightly golden.
  5. 5Sprinkle a portion of diced ham and chopped green onions over the crepe.
  6. 6Fold the crepe in half and cook for another minute to heat the filling through.
  7. 7Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
  8. 8Serve warm, optionally with soy sauce or chili sauce for dipping.

Equipment

mixing bowlwhisknon-stick skilletladlespatula

Taiwanese cuisine often features various types of crepes and pancakes, and this dish is a popular street food item.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. 1In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and water to create a smooth batter.
  2. 2Add the eggs and salt to the batter, whisking until well combined.
  3. 3Stir in the chopped spinach and green onions into the batter.
  4. 4Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little vegetable oil.
  5. 5Pour a ladleful of the batter into the skillet, swirling to cover the bottom evenly.
  6. 6Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the edges start to lift and the bottom is golden brown.
  7. 7Flip the crepe and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side.
  8. 8Remove the crepe from the skillet and repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
  9. 9Once all crepes are cooked, drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with black pepper before serving.

Equipment

mixing bowlwhisknon-stick skilletladlespatula

Taiwanese cuisine often features street food items like egg crepes, which are popular for breakfast or as a snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)

Instructions

  1. 1In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and water to create a smooth batter.
  2. 2Add the eggs, salt, and black pepper to the batter and whisk until well combined.
  3. 3Stir in the corn kernels and chopped green onions into the batter.
  4. 4Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  5. 5Pour a ladleful of the batter into the skillet, swirling to create a thin crepe.
  6. 6Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the edges start to lift and the bottom is golden brown.
  7. 7Flip the crepe and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side until cooked through.
  8. 8Remove the crepe from the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
  9. 9Serve the crepes warm, optionally with soy sauce or chili sauce for dipping.

Equipment

mixing bowlwhisknon-stick skilletladlespatula

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