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Jian Bing Guo Zi

Cultural Context

Originating from the streets of China, Jian Bing Guo Zi is a popular breakfast item known for its savory crepe filled with various toppings. Traditionally enjoyed by locals on the go, it embodies the essence of street food culture, where quick, delicious meals are a daily staple. Today, Jian Bing has gained international popularity, inspiring food trucks and restaurants around the world to serve this delightful dish with various fillings and sauces.

ChineseCNbreakfast
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup green bean flour
2 cups lukewarm water
1.5 tablespoons sweet bean paste
2 teaspoons hot oil
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon Chinese white pepper
pickled vegetables
crispy fried dough or wonton wrappers
scallions
1 egg

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

crispy fried dough

🥗Healthier: baked wonton strips

💰Cheaper: store-bought tortilla chips

Baked wonton strips reduce fat while adding crunch.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: plum sauce

💰Cheaper: sweet soy sauce

Plum sauce offers a similar sweetness with fewer additives.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based alternative for binding.

1

Chop scallions and prepare the sauce by mixing sweet bean paste, hot oil, garlic powder, Chinese white pepper, and radish.

2

Mix 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup green bean flour, and 2 cups lukewarm water until smooth.

3

Heat cooking oil to 340-360 degrees Fahrenheit for frying the crispy dough.

4

Prepare the crispy dough by mixing 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and about 0.5 cup water, then knead and let it rest for 25-30 minutes.

5

Roll out the dough thinly and fry until golden brown, about 15 seconds on each side.

6

Heat a crepe maker or flat cast-iron skillet and crack an egg on top of the crepe, spreading it evenly.

7

Sprinkle scallions on top of the egg.

8

Flip the crepe and spread the sauce on the backside.

9

Add crispy fried dough or wonton wrappers and fold the crepe over the filling.

10

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

crepe makerflat cast-iron skilletmixing bowlcleaver

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Chinese CrepeJian Bing

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