Jian Bing (Chinese Crêpes)

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Jian Bing, a.k.a. Chinese crêpes are quick and easier to make than you think! There are many variations of this recipe but this is the only one I use. I like to add green onion and cilantro, but others use different ingredients, such as sunflower seeds. Instead of crackers, you can also use Chinese fried dough (You Tiao). Enjoy!

Submitted by meowypurr
Updated on January 9, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 crêpe
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons millet flour

  • 2 tablespoons soy milk

  • ½ teaspoon vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon water, if needed

  • 1 tablespoon Chinese black bean sauce

  • 1 teaspoon water

  • ½ teaspoon Asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon water

  • cooking spray

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • ½ green onion, sliced

  • 1 tablespoon torn fresh cilantro leaves

  • 2 whole crackers

Directions

  1. Whisk millet flour, soy milk, and vegetable oil together in a bowl to make a batter with the consistency of heavy cream. Add a teaspoon of water to thin the batter, if necessary.

  2. Mash black bean sauce in a small bowl with 1 teaspoon water to make it easy to spread. Mix hot chili sauce with 1 teaspoon of water in a separate small bowl. Set both sauces aside.

  3. Spray a large skillet generously with cooking spray, and heat over medium-low heat. Pour batter into the skillet, and spread evenly to make a thin crêpe; cook until firm, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour egg evenly over crêpe; cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until egg is set. Sprinkle crêpe with green onion slices and cilantro leaves, pressing them firmly into cooked egg.

  4. Flip crêpe and spread with bean sauce and chili sauce. Place crackers in the center of crêpe, leaving about 1/4 inch of space between the two crackers. Flip top third of crêpe down over crackers; flip the bottom third up, and then fold the crêpe in half so the crackers are stacked on top of each other in a tidy package. Serve hot.

Recipe Tips

Use any kind of savory cracker, a piece of crisp fried wonton skin, or a piece of fried pork rind for the crunchy filling.

You can substitute all-purpose flour for millet flour, and regular milk for soy milk.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

220 Calories
11g Fat
20g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 265mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 241mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.