BreakfastSnack

Jian Bing

Name: Jian Bing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 0.75 cup water; 2 pcs egg; 2 pcs scallion thinly sliced; 1 tbsp sesame seed; 2 tbsp hoisin sauce; 1 tbsp chili crisp; 4 pcs wonton wrapper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 0.25 cup cilantro chopped

Jian bing is a popular Chinese street food, often enjoyed for breakfast. It features a thin, savory crepe cooked until crispy, then filled with various savory ingredients. This recipe creates a delicious and satisfying meal with a perfect balance of textures and flavors.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 30 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Medium

Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

crepe

0.5 cupall-purpose flour
0.75 cupwater
2 pcsegg
2 pcsscallion, thinly sliced
1 tbspsesame seed

sauce

2 tbsphoisin sauce
1 tbspchili crisp

crisps

4 pcswonton wrapper

Ingredients

2 tbspvegetable oil

filling

0.25 cupcilantro, chopped

Equipment

spatula · mixing bowl · whisk · large non-stick skillet

The method

Step by step

1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and water until a smooth batter forms. Set aside.
About 2 min
2
Heat half the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
About 1 min
3
Fry the wonton wrappers until golden and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the oil is hot enough for quick crisping.
4
Remove any remaining oil from the pan and add the rest of the vegetable oil. Heat over medium-high heat.
About 1 min
5
Pour half the batter into the hot pan, tilting and swirling to create a thin, even crepe. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the edges start to crisp.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: A thinner crepe is key for the traditional jian bing texture.
6
Crack one egg directly onto the crepe and spread it gently with the back of a spoon to cover the surface. Sprinkle with half the sliced scallions and half the sesame seeds.
About 1 min
7
Once the egg is mostly set, carefully flip the crepe. Cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.
About 1 min
8
Spread half the hoisin sauce and half the chili crisp over the cooked egg side. Place two crispy wonton wrappers in the center.
About 1 min
9
Fold the sides of the crepe over the filling to create a rectangular or square package. Cook for a final 30 seconds to warm through.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be gentle to avoid tearing the crepe.
10
Transfer the jian bing to a plate and sprinkle with half the chopped cilantro. Repeat steps 5-9 for the second jian bing.
About 1 min
11
Serve immediately.

Keep it good

Storage

Jian bing is best eaten fresh and hot.