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.
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Origin Period, From (Year) Origin RegionShandong Province, China 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.
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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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