Crispy Savory Crepe with Crispy Youtiao

煎饼果子

Crispy Savory Crepe with Crispy Youtiao — a Northern Chinese Street Snack Chinese recipe, ready in about 35 minutes. Step-by-step instructions with photos.

Ingredients

• mung bean flour
• wheat flour
• scallion
• light soy sauce
• crispy youtiao (fried dough stick)

Instructions

1. Whisk mung bean flour, wheat flour, and 250 ml cold water into a smooth, thin batter — no lumps. Let rest 20 minutes at room temperature.
2. Heat a nonstick 26-cm crepe pan over medium heat. Lightly brush with neutral oil (e.g., canola). Pour 60 ml batter into center, then immediately tilt and swirl to coat evenly.
3. When surface is set but still slightly tacky (about 45 seconds), crack one egg onto center, then quickly spread and flatten with spatula. Sprinkle scallions and drizzle light soy sauce evenly.
4. Flip carefully using a wide spatula. Cook second side 30–45 seconds until golden and crisp. Transfer to plate, top with youtiao pieces and optional fermented bean paste (doubanjiang) if desired.
5. Fold in half, then fold again into quarters. Serve immediately while hot and crisp.