Tortilla Jianbing Wraps (煎饼卷) by: Kaitlin 0 Comments Jump to Recipe Posted:5/16/2022Updated:5/16/2022 These easy tortilla jianbing wraps are a godsend for anyone who loves this tasty and satisfying street food breakfast treat.Unless you live near a friendly local jian bing man or woman, though, it’s probably the case that this is a rare treat.UNTIL NOW.  Jian Bing: Love at First Bite   The first time we saw a street vendor in China make jian bing, we gawked like the slack-jawed tourists and food nerds we are.

It’s fast but fairly involved:  An extremely thin crepe is cooked on a round spinning griddle.Some vendors use a crepe-like batter, spreading it out with lightning quickness using a special tool that looks like a tiny flat rake.  Others use a wet dough, dragging the dough ball over the hot griddle in one fluid, circular motion, leaving behind a thin layer that crisps in seconds.That crepe is then filled with all manner of tasty toppings—an egg, sweet and/or spicy bean sauce, cilantro, perhaps a crispy fried dough stick (youtiao – 油条), shredded lettuce, or even a hot dog (globalization at its finest).  The result is a grab-and-go breakfast for locals, available at all hours of the morning.  When you take a bite, it’s a symphony of tastes and textures, with the spice, salt, and hit of protein you need to fuel you for the day ahead.  How Do You Make That Super Thin Jianbing Crepe at Home? The answer i

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