蛋餅 Dan Bing (Taiwanese Egg Crêpe Roll)

Step 1

Whisk bread flour, water and egg together in a mixing bowl. Strain the mixture twice over a fine sieve to get rid of any flour lumps. Set aside for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Get an 8-inch (20-cm) or a 9.5-inch (24-cm) non-stick frying pan and set over medium-low heat. Place a damp cloth on the table counter. When water sizzles when sprinkled into the pan, remove the frying pan and place on top of the damp cloth for 3 seconds and place it back on the stove - doing this will ensure the heat in the frying pan is even.

Step 3

Stir the batter and scoop 60ml (¼-cup) of batter. Hold the frying pan in your dominant hand and pour the crêpe batter into the middle of the pan with another hand, tilting the pan in all directions as you pour (the batter should set almost immediately as you pour in the batter) so that the batter coats the bottom of the frying pan in a thin layer.

Step 4

Cook for about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes until the edges began to curl up and parts of the bottom is lightly golden. Slide a thin spatula underneath the crêpe and flip onto the other side. Cook for another 1 minute until golden in some spots. Slide the crêpe onto a plate.

Step 5

Repeat Steps 2 to 4 until all the crêpe batter is used up.

Step 6

After cooking the first crêpe, determine if ¼-cup of batter yields a too-thick crêpe. I usually go for a scant ¼-cup if I cook with an 8-inch (20-cm) pan and ¼-cup if I cook with a 9.5-inch (24-cm) pan.

Step 7

Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small pot. Stir and bring to a boil then remove from heat.

Step 8

For each Dan Bing, whisk 1 egg and a portion of spring onion together.

Step 9

Using the same non-stick frying pan you cook the crêpes in, heat over medium heat. Brush a thin layer of oil on top (you can use bacon fat!).

Step 10

Turn the heat down to low and pour in the egg mixture. Top with additional toppings (if using) quickly so the egg doesn't set. Place a crêpe on top - the uncooked egg will "glue" to the crêpe.

Step 11

Turn the heat up to medium and cook until the egg has set, about 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and warm up the crêpe for another 1 minute.

Step 12

Brush the egg-side with the Sauce and roll up the Dan Bing. Slide the Dan Bing onto a chopping board and cut into 4 pieces. You can also slide out the Dan Bing onto a chopping board, brush it with sauce, roll it up and cut into 4 pieces.

Step 13

Transfer the Dan Bing onto a serving plate, brush with more Sauce on top and serve with homemade soy milk.