Chinese Toon Egg Pancakes
Crispy, golden pancakes infused with the aromatic flavor of fresh Chinese toon leaves and eggs.
Story
Chinese toon (xiangchun) has a unique, pungent aroma that pairs perfectly with eggs. Briefly blanching the leaves softens their texture and removes any excess bitterness.
Ingredients
Fresh Chinese toon leaves
100g
Eggs
3 large
All-purpose flour
50g
Water
3 tbsp
Salt
1/2 tsp
Cooking oil
as needed
Instructions
1
Prepare the Toon Leaves
Rinse the toon leaves thoroughly. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt, and blanch the leaves for about 30 seconds. Drain immediately and squeeze out excess water.
2
Chop and Mix
Finely chop the blanched toon leaves. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the flour, water, and salt. Whisk until smooth, then stir in the chopped leaves.
3
Cook the Pancakes
Heat a lightly oiled frying pan over medium heat. Pour in a ladle of the batter and spread it into a thin circle. Fry until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until set. Repeat for remaining batter.
