Jian Bing Chinese Crepes 煎饼 Food

JIAN BING (CHINESE CREPES)

Steps:

• Whisk together millet flour, soy milk, and vegetable oil in a bowl to make a batter the consistency of heavy cream. Add a teaspoon of water to thin the batter, if necessary.
• Mash the black bean sauce in a small bowl with 1 teaspoon of water to make it easy to spread. In a separate small bowl, mix the hot chili sauce with 1 teaspoon of water. Set the sauces aside.
• Spray a large skillet generously with cooking spray, and heat over medium-low heat. Pour the batter into the skillet, and spread evenly to make a thin crepe. Cook the crepe for 1 to 2 minutes, until firm. Pour the egg evenly over the crepe. Cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until the egg is set. Sprinkle the crepe with green onion slices and cilantro leaves, pressing them firmly into the cooked egg.
• Flip the crepe and spread with bean sauce and chili sauce. Place the crackers in the center of the crepe, leaving about 1/4 inch of space between the two crackers. Flip the top third of the crepe down over the crackers, flip the bottom third up, and then fold the crepe in half so the crackers are stacked on top of each other in a tidy package. Serve hot.

JIAN BING, CHINESE CREPES (煎饼)

Steps:

• Brush a thin layer of water on a wonton wrapper. Stick another one on the top then using a rolling pin to press tight. Cut two lines in th middles. Repeat to make another 7 pairs.
• Heat up oil in a wok/pot. When the temperature reaches 180°C/360°F, start frying.
• Gently slide in wonton wrappers. Flip over to fry the other side.
• Pick out when they're lightly brown (Do not overcook). Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper to absorb any excess oil.
• Put all-purpose flour and wholemeal flour into a mixing bowl. Pour in the water. Stir to combine until smooth.
• Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat (I use a 28cm/11inch pan). When it's warm to touch (not burning), pour in ¼ part of the batter. Move the pan to allow the batter to evenly cover the entire surface.
• When there is no runny batter can be seen, crack an egg on top. Use the back of a spoon to break the yolk and spread.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions.
• When the crepe becomes firm and slides easily in the pan, it's time to flip it over. To avoid tearing, slide the crepe onto the inner side of a large lid then put it back to the pan.
• Turn off the heat after flipping (the remaining heat will cook through the egg). Brush soybean paste and chilli garlic sauce over the crepe (see note 3 for other sauce options).
• Add coriander and lettuce leaves if using. Place two pieces of fried crackers in the middle.
• Fold the crepe to wrapper everything (Please refer to the video below). Serve immediately.
• You may fry the crackers in advance. Once completely cool, store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• The crepe batter can be kept in the fridge overnight. Stir well before pouring into the pan.