Corn Flatbread
Chives have detoxifying and blood stasis-dispersing properties, while eggs are beneficial for eye health and vision.
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This classic northern Chinese corn flatbread is a beloved everyday staple, prized for its soft, slightly chewy texture and subtle savory flavor, often prepared as a nourishing, comforting meal rooted in traditional home cooking.
Ingredients
Chinese chives
cornmeal
eggs
fine salt
sesame oil
Instructions
1
Step 1
Wash the Chinese chives, drain thoroughly, and chop finely.
2
Step 2
Sift the cornmeal, add the beaten egg mixture; slowly pour an appropriate amount of water into the bowl while stirring continuously.
3
Step 3
Mix until you achieve a ribbon-like batter consistency, then let it rest for 5 minutes for later use.
4
Step 4
Crack the remaining eggs into a bowl and beat them, add a suitable amount of salt, stir well, then pour into the heated pan to spread and cook into an egg crepe.
5
Step 5
Remove the cooked egg crepe and cut it into thin shreds to set aside.
6
Step 6
Combine the chopped Chinese chives and shredded egg crepe, season with an appropriate amount of salt and sesame oil, and mix evenly.
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Step 7
Place the pan on the stove, heat a small amount of oil, pour in the rested cornmeal batter, and rotate the pan to spread the batter into a thin, even pancake.
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Step 8
Place a layer of the prepared filling on top of the pancake, cover the pan with a lid, cook until fully done, then remove from the pan.
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Step 9
Cut into pieces, plate, and enjoy immediately.
