Chinese Jianbing Breakfast Crepe

Name: Chinese Jianbing Breakfast Crepe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mung bean flour (or chickpea flour as substitute); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup water; 2 large eggs; 2 tbsp hoisin sauce; 2 tsp sambal oelek or chili garlic paste; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 8 wonton wrappers (fried until crispy, or store-bought wonton strips), fried crispy; 2 tsp neutral oil (for the pan); 1/2 tsp kosher salt

30 minMediumServes 2360 cal/serving

ChineseBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1/2 cup mung bean flour (or chickpea flour as substitute)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup water
2 large eggs
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tsp sambal oelek or chili garlic paste
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
8 wonton wrappers (fried until crispy, or store-bought wonton strips), fried crispy
2 tsp neutral oil (for the pan)
1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

If frying wontons fresh: heat a small pot with 1 inch of oil to 350°F and fry 8 wonton wrappers (fried until crispy, or store-bought wonton strips) in batches until golden and crispy, about 1-2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Alternatively use store-bought crispy wonton strips.
2

Whisk together 1/2 cup mung bean flour (or chickpea flour as substitute), 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup water, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil in a bowl until completely smooth. The batter should be thin and pourable.
3

Mix 2 tbsp hoisin sauce and 2 tsp sambal oelek or chili garlic paste together in a small bowl to make the sauce.
4

Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. Brush lightly with 2 tsp neutral oil (for the pan). Pour in just enough batter to coat the pan in a thin layer, swirling quickly to spread.
5

Crack one large eggs onto the surface of the crepe. Use a spatula to break the yolk and spread the egg across the surface. Cook until the egg is set, about 2 minutes.
6

Flip the crepe carefully. Spread half the hoisin-chili sauce across the egg side. Scatter half the 2 thinly sliced scallions (green onions) and 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro and lay half the crispy wontons in the center.
7

Fold the sides of the crepe inward over the filling, then fold in half to form a rectangle. Slide onto a plate and serve immediately. Repeat for the second crepe.

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Questions

What is Chinese Jianbing Breakfast Crepe?

A beloved Chinese street-food crepe made from a thin mung bean and wheat batter spread on a hot griddle, topped with egg, hoisin sauce, scallions, cilantro, and crispy wonton crackers for crunch. Satisfyingly layered and ready in minutes. This reference files it under Chinese breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 30 minutes start to finish.

How hot should the oil be for Chinese Jianbing Breakfast Crepe?

For Chinese Jianbing Breakfast Crepe, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

What should Chinese Jianbing Breakfast Crepe look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until the egg is set.

Is there a substitute for sambal oelek in Chinese Jianbing Breakfast Crepe?

The entry for Chinese Jianbing Breakfast Crepe calls for 2 tsp sambal oelek or chili garlic paste. In its place: Sriracha or any plain chili-garlic sauce works, measure for measure. Crushed red pepper flakes soaked in a little vinegar also do the job.

Is Chinese Jianbing Breakfast Crepe spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Chinese Jianbing Breakfast Crepe comes from 2 tsp sambal oelek or chili garlic paste. For a milder plate, start with half the chili paste and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Chinese Jianbing Breakfast Crepe vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 large eggs. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

Does Chinese Jianbing Breakfast Crepe contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tsp toasted sesame oil. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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