Crispy Savory Crepe with Crispy Youtiao

Instructions

1. 1Whisk mung bean flour, wheat flour, and 250 ml cold water into a smooth, thin batter — no lumps. Let rest 20 minutes at room temperature.

   面糊要像脱脂牛奶般稀

   🔍 Look for 20 分钟 · 20 minutes

   Visual: 面糊能薄薄挂住勺背，但不会立刻滴落。Batter coats back of spoon thinly but doesn’t drip off immediately.

   You know it's right when: 表面微亮，边缘偶有细小气泡。Surface appears slightly glossy; tiny bubbles may form at edges.

2. 2Heat 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.

   动作要快，一气呵成

   🔍 Look for Medium heat 5 秒 · 5 seconds

   Visual: 面糊延展成半透明薄圆，带细微颗粒感。Batter spreads into a translucent, lacy circle with fine speckles.

   You know it's right when: 边缘微微翘起，表面失去水光。Edges begin to lift slightly; surface loses wet shine.

3. 3When 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.

   蛋液要趁热摊开，别等凝固

   🔍 Look for Medium heat 45 秒 · 45 seconds

   Visual: 蛋清边缘变白，蛋黄仍泛光泽。Egg white turns opaque at edges while yolk remains glossy.

   You know it's right when: 蛋清边缘出现第一颗细小气泡。First tiny bubbles appear in egg white near perimeter.

4. 4Flip 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.

   翻面时轻压，让油条嵌入蛋层

   🔍 Look for Medium heat 30–45 秒 · 30–45 seconds

   Visual: 底面呈均匀金棕色网状纹，略带微泡。Bottom shows even golden-brown lattice pattern with slight blistering.

   You know it's right when: 铲起边缘时，饼边自然微卷。Edges curl up slightly when lifted with spatula.

5. 5Fold in half, then fold again into quarters. Serve immediately while hot and crisp.

   趁热吃，凉了会软

   🔍 Look for 立即 · immediately

   Visual: 折叠边缘微微冒热气；咬下时酥壳发出清晰碎裂声。Steam rises faintly from folded edges; crust shatters audibly when bitten.

   You know it's right when: 指尖轻按即发出清脆‘咔’声。Crust gives audible ‘snap’ when pressed lightly with finger.