Try these easy and delicious Chinese Pancake Fillings! From savory beef and chive fillings to sweet red bean paste, get ready to take your pancake game to the next level!
What are Chinese Pancakes?
Chinese pancakes are a broad term for a variety of Chinese foods. From my research, they can refer to:
- Jianbing: A type of stuffed pancake/crepe, typically eaten for breakfast.
- Scallion Pancakes: The famous pan-fried and coiled pancakes with scallions.
- Pan-fried Flatbreads: Flatbreads stuffed with different kinds of filling, like red bean paste or pork.
Additionally, the term "Chinese pancakes" is used to describe Mandarin pancakes. These thin pancakes are typically used to wrap Peking duck or mu shu dishes.
Try this Chinese stuffed pancake filled with spiced pork and cabbage! It's layered with ingredients and then rolled and pan-fried to give it a delicious texture.
I recommend marinating the ground pork for at least 30 minutes before assembling the pancakes. This extra step allows the spices to penetrate the meat and add so much flavor.
Serve hot and fresh for the ultimate street food experience.
These simple Jianbing wraps are a godsend for anyone who enjoys this delicious breakfast treat.
Instead of making your own dough wrappers, you can use tortilla wraps! It's the perfect grab-and-go breakfast.
Make sure to allow the filling to cool slightly before assembling. This will prevent the wraps from becoming soggy.
These pan-fried dumplings are filled with fragrant Chinese chives, soft scrambled eggs, and springy vermicelli noodles. They're perfect for dim sum at home!
You'll love the hint of numbing Sichuan peppercorns, which elevate this dish to the next level.
My biggest tip is to ensure the edges of the dough are well-crimped. This will prevent them from bursting and leaking during frying.
This crispy stuffed flatbread is a popular Chinese street food. The outside is crispy, while the inside features layers of dough seasoned with beef, scallions, and Sichuan pepper.
Pair these with a side of pickled vegetables (to cut through the richness) for a balanced breakfast or lunch!
For extra flavor, try brushing a thin layer of sesame oil onto the surface of the flatbreads just before serving. This adds a delicious nutty aroma that pairs perfectly with the filling.
These Taiwanese beef rolls are one of my favorite Chinese pancake fillings. This recipe guides you through the entire cooking process, including braising the beef, which takes about 3 hours.
The roll is made with sliced beef, hoisin sauce, scallion, and cucumber wrapped in a crispy, flaky scallion pancake.
I hate soggy pancakes, so my biggest tip is to pat the cucumber slices dry before wrapping. Serve with a side of hoisin sauce for even more dipping flavor.
These red bean pancakes are an excellent variation of Chinese scallion pancakes. Unlike the crispy and savory texture of scallion pancakes, red bean pancake has a soft shell with a sweet filling.
To prevent the filling from leaking, leave a small border when spreading the red bean paste on the pancakes!
7. Taiwanese Scallion Pancakes
These Taiwanese Scallion Pancakes are crispy, flaky, and slightly chewy, just like the ones served in Taipei, Taiwan.
I gave them a personal touch by infusing them with the aromatic flavor of numbing Sichuan peppercorns!
The secret to this recipe is using lard instead of oil. Lard has a richer flavor profile, and its chemical structure produces a flakier crust in baked and fried foods.
Try these pancakes filled with scrambled tofu and vegetables! These Chinese stuffed pancakes are made with homemade dough and pan-fried.
I like eating them with a side of dipping sauce made from soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, and chili oil. You can also use plain Worcestershire sauce, which has an acidic taste that balances the richness.
Make sure you drain the tofu well so that the filling cooks properly. If not properly drained, the filling with steam instead of frying.
These savory Chinese pancakes are a twist on the classic green onion pancake.
Thin layers of dough are rolled up with sesame oil and chopped fillings to create layers of savory goodness. The Chinese sausage is rendered into crunchy bits of sweet and salty pork, while the cilantro adds a welcome freshness.
Feel free to substitute cilantro with other herbs like basil, dill, and tarragon.
10. Jian Bing
I previously showed you the Jian Bing tortilla hack, but here's a more traditional recipe. This time, the wrapper is homemade crepe.
I recommend chilling the crepe batter in the fridge for at least an hour before cooking. This allows the starches to properly hydrate, resulting in its signature chewy and stretchy texture.
Fill them with eggs, deep-fried crackers, sauces like soybean paste or chili garlic sauce, and fresh vegetables such as scallions, coriander, and lettuce.
Did you enjoy these Chinese Pancake Fillings? Be sure to check out the other delicious recipes on this blog by checking out our Recipe Index.
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