Jian Bing (Chinese Crêpes)
Jian Bing is a Chinese street food made with homemade crêpes.
The crêpes are folded around egg, green onions, and crispy crackers.
It's a simple but tasty snack.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 24, 2026Share
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Jian Bing is a Chinese street food made with homemade crêpes.
The crêpes are folded around egg, green onions, and crispy crackers.
It's a simple but tasty snack.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 13
2 tablespoons millet flour
2 tablespoons soy milk
0.5 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon water, if needed
1 tablespoon Chinese black bean sauce
1 teaspoon water
0.5 teaspoon Asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon water
cooking spray
1 egg, beaten
0.5 green onion, sliced
1 tablespoon torn fresh cilantro leaves
2 whole crackers
Instructions
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Mix millet flour, soy milk, and vegetable oil in a bowl to make a batter like heavy cream. Add 1 teaspoon of water if the batter is too thick.
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2
Mash black bean sauce with 1 teaspoon of water. Mix hot chili sauce with 1 teaspoon of water. Set both aside.
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Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-low heat. Pour in the batter and spread it evenly. Cook until firm, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour beaten egg over the crêpe and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with green onion and cilantro.
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4
Flip the crêpe and spread with bean sauce and chili sauce. Put crackers in the center. Fold the crêpe over the crackers to make a tidy package. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 11g
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Saturated Fat 3g
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Cholesterol 186mg
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Sodium 265mg
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Total Carbohydrate 20g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 10g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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