Chinese
Crepe
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(jian bing)
A typical breakfast food in northern China is a crepe, literally called a "both sides browned pancake" in Chinese. The outside wrapper closely resembles a French crepe and is prepared in much the same way. |
Step 1 ![]() A thin layer of flour-based batter is spread on a hot griddle with a small "hoe", like a crepe. |
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| After the first side is done, the cook flips the pancake and immediately breaks a whole egg on top, then spreads it evenly over the entire surface. | Before folding the crepe into quarters, the cook adds the customer's choice of toppings: chopped scallions, hoisin sauce, chili sauce and a square of fried dough or several "oil sticks". | |