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Jianbing

Breads, Flatbreads and Savory Pastries

Jianbing is a traditional Chinese street food similar to a crepe, and one of the most popular street breakfasts in China. It is made from a wheat and grain flour batter combined with egg and sauces, spread thin on a large frying pan or hotplate, and commonly topped with youtiao, baocui, ham, pickled mustard greens, scallions, cilantro, chili sauce, or hoisin sauce before being folded and served.

Facts
Origin Period, From (Year)
220 to 280 CE 1
Origin Region
Shandong Province, China 1
Classification
Course
Snack or Street Food 1
Sources
1. Jianbing - Wikipedia
  • History section, opening paragraph, Three Kingdoms period dating (start year)
    Its history can be traced back 2,000 years to Shandong province during the Three Kingdoms period (AD 220-280).
  • History section, opening paragraph, Three Kingdoms period dating (end year)
    Its history can be traced back 2,000 years to Shandong province during the Three Kingdoms period (AD 220-280).
  • History section, opening paragraph, origin region sentence
    Jianbing originated in northern China, where wheat- and broomcorn-based flatbreads, pancakes and pies (collectively called bing) are common as staple foods.
  • entity description (course)
    Jianbing is a traditional Chinese street food similar to a crepe, and one of the most popular street breakfasts in China.
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