Jian Bing, Chinese crepes (煎饼)
One of the most popular Chinese breakfasts, Jian Bing can be made at home with ease! My recipe includes tips, tricks & a tutorial video.

- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 16 ready-made wonton wrappers (see note 1)
- cooking oil, for deep-frying (see note 2)
- 70 g all-purpose flour (1/2 cup)
- 40 g wholemeal flour (1/4 cup, see note 3)
- 300 ml water (11/4 cup)
- 4 eggs
- 4 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 4 tsp finely chopped scallions
- 4 tsp soybean paste
- 4 tsp chilli garlic sauce
- coriander
- lettuce leaves
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
Heat up oil in a wok/pot. When the temperature reaches 180°C/360°F, start frying.
- 3
Gently slide in wonton wrappers. Flip over to fry the other side.
- 4
Pick out when they’re lightly brown (Do not overcook). Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper to absorb any excess oil.
- 5
Put all-purpose flour and wholemeal flour into a mixing bowl. Pour in the water. Stir to combine until smooth.
- 6
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.
- 7
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.
- 8
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions.
- 9
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.
- 10
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).
- 11
Add coriander and lettuce leaves if using. Place two pieces of fried crackers in the middle.
- 12
Fold the crepe to wrapper everything (Please refer to the video below). Serve immediately.
- 13
You may fry the crackers in advance. Once completely cool, store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- 14
The crepe batter can be kept in the fridge overnight. Stir well before pouring into the pan.