Ahmet AlkanAide de Cuisine
22 June 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

Jianbing is a quick Chinese street breakfast made by spreading thin batter on a griddle, cracking an egg over it, and folding it with hot sauce, pickles, and a crisp cracker. Its spicy sauce makes it a favorite for breakfast and brunch.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Make the Batter

8 min

Whisk the flour, cornmeal, water, and salt into a thin batter.

2

Let It Rest

20 min

Let the batter rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.

3

Cook

8 min

Heat a griddle and spread a ladleful of batter into a thin layer. Crack an egg over it and spread it out. Cook for 3 minutes.

4

Fold

10 min

Sprinkle the hot sauce, pickles, and crushed cracker over the crepe. Fold it and serve.

Reminder

Spread the batter quickly on the griddle; otherwise, it may thicken and turn out more like a flatbread than a crepe. Allergens: contains gluten (flour and cracker) and eggs.

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