Jianbing
Chinese Chinese - Street Food and Snacks

Jianbing

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.

Ingredients

  • • 100g mung bean flour
  • • 100g wheat flour
  • • 300ml water
  • • 3 eggs
  • • 2 tbsp soybean paste (tianmianjiang)
  • • 1 tbsp chili oil
  • • 2 spring onions, chopped
  • • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • • 2 crispy fried wonton crackers

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Whisk the flours and water into a thin, pourable batter.

2
Phase 2

Pour a ladleful onto a hot griddle and scrape it into a thin, round crepe.

3
Phase 3

Crack an egg over the crepe, spread it out, and sprinkle with spring onions and sesame seeds.

4
Phase 4

Flip the crepe once the egg sets and brush with soybean paste and chili oil.

5
Phase 5

Lay the crispy crackers in the centre, fold the crepe over them into a package.

6
Phase 6

Flip seam-side down, crisp briefly, and serve in quarters.