{"id":"recipe_e1e566c6ff","slug":"jianbing-guozi-chinese-savory-crepes","title":"Jianbing Guozi (Chinese Savory Crepes)","description":"The quintessential East Asian street food breakfast: a thin, savory mung bean crepe coated in egg, topped with fresh herbs, crispy crackers, and a signature sweet-savory sauce.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1/2 cup mung bean flour","name":"Mung bean flour","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"fine","notes":"Provides the characteristic flavor and texture","group":"Crepe Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/4 cup all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"all-purpose","notes":"","group":"Crepe Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3/4 cup water","name":"Water","quantity":180,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Adjust for a thin, pourable consistency","group":"Crepe Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"One per crepe","group":"Toppings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 scallions, finely chopped","name":"Scallions","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"green onions","group":"Toppings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped","name":"Cilantro","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.35,"usUnit":"oz","form":"chopped","notes":"fresh coriander","group":"Toppings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 crispy crackers (baocui)","name":"Crispy fried cracker","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"can substitute with fried wonton skins","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"2 tbsp sweet bean sauce (Tianmianjiang)","name":"Sweet bean sauce","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"paste","notes":"substitute with hoisin sauce if needed","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 tsp chili oil","name":"Chili oil","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"oil","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Sauce","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 tsp black sesame seeds","name":"Black sesame seeds","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"black","notes":"","group":"Toppings","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a medium bowl, whisk together the mung bean flour, all-purpose flour, and water until a smooth, thin batter forms. Let it rest for 5 minutes.","group":"Batter Prep","title":"Whisk together the mung bean flour, all-purpose flour, and water","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Batter Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Heat a large non-stick crepe pan or flat griddle over medium heat. Pour half of the batter onto the center and quickly spread it into a thin circle using a crepe spreader or the back of a ladle.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat a large non-stick crepe pan or flat griddle","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Crack an egg onto the center of the crepe. Use a spatula to break the yolk and spread the egg evenly over the surface of the batter.","group":"Cooking","title":"Crack an egg onto the center of the crepe","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Immediately sprinkle half of the chopped scallions, cilantro, and black sesame seeds onto the wet egg.","group":"Cooking","title":"Immediately sprinkle half of the chopped scallions, cilantro","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Once the egg is mostly set and the edges of the crepe are crispy, flip the crepe over. Brush the cooked surface with half of the sweet bean sauce and chili oil.","group":"Cooking","title":"Once the egg is mostly set and the edges of the crepe are crispy, flip the crepe","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Place a crispy cracker in the center. Fold the sides of the crepe over the cracker into a rectangular shape, then fold in half. 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If leftover, reheat in a dry pan until cracker regains some crunch.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on low heat to avoid burning the sauce."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e1e566c6ff%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=cd1cedd1-2228-4354-bc9c-b5782ce60e4d","imageAlt":"Jianbing Guozi (Chinese Savory Crepes) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["street food","savory","crepe","traditional","easy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Jianbing Guozi (Chinese Savory Crepes)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T18:59:39.264Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T18:59:39.264Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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