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title: "Chinese Filled Pancake (中式馅饼)"
description: "This pancake has a slightly crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior, with a savory filling. It is a home-style wheat dish. Rich in carbohydrates and protein, adding carrot and egg makes it even more nutritious. The difficulty is moderate; beginners need to master the heat level, but the steps are clear and easy to follow."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_zhong-shi-xian-bing.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/staple_zhong-shi-xian-bing/"
---

# Chinese Filled Pancake

**中式馅饼 · zhōng shì xiàn bǐng**

> Time: 1 h · Difficulty: Hard · Calories: 1265 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Staples](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/staple/) (主食)

This pancake has a slightly crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior, with a savory filling. It is a home-style wheat dish. Rich in carbohydrates and protein, adding carrot and egg makes it even more nutritious. The difficulty is moderate; beginners need to master the heat level, but the steps are clear and easy to follow.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_zhong-shi-xian-bing.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 200 g Flour (面粉) — per serving
  - Tip: Medium-gluten flour is recommended; do not use self-rising flour.
- 50 g Minced meat (肉沫) — per serving
  - Tip: Pork, beef, or lamb all work; lean-and-fat cuts are recommended.
- 30 ml Cooking oil (油) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose a vegetable oil with a high smoke point.
- 3 g Salt (盐) — per serving
  - Tip: Regular table salt.
- 5 g Sugar (糖) — per serving
  - Tip: White granulated sugar or fine sugar.
- 10 g Cornstarch (生粉) — per serving
  - Tip: Cornstarch or potato starch.
- 5 g Soy sauce (酱油) — per serving
  - Tip: Light soy sauce is recommended for umami.
- 2 cloves Garlic (head) (蒜头) — per serving
  - Tip: Fresh garlic.
- 1/4 stalks Scallion (white part) (大葱) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose the leafier part for better flavor.

### Optional

- 3 g Flavoring seasoning (风味调料)
  - Tip: Such as chicken bouillon powder, cumin, or seasoned salt.
- 1 piece Eggs (鸡蛋)
  - Tip: Regular eggs are fine.
- to taste Carrot (胡萝卜)
  - Tip: Fresh carrot, to be minced.

## Tools

Skillet, Wok, Bowl, Cleaver / chef's knife, Cutting board

## Method (7 steps)

1. **Marinate the Minced Meat** — Take the minced meat, add 1/2 of the seasonings (cooking oil, salt, sugar, soy sauce, flavoring) and all the cornstarch, and stir evenly.
   - Duration: 30 min
   - Tip: Marinate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to absorb.
   ![Step 1: Marinate the Minced Meat](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_zhong-shi-xian-bing/step_1.jpg)
2. **Make the Batter** — Add the egg, the remaining 1/2 of the seasonings, and water equal to 1/2 the amount of flour to the flour. Stir into a thick, pourable batter.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: Control the amount of water carefully so the batter is thick yet still pourable.
   ![Step 2: Make the Batter](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_zhong-shi-xian-bing/step_2.jpg)
3. **Prep the Vegetables** — Mince the garlic, cut the scallion (white part) into segments, and finely mince the carrot.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: The finer the carrot is minced, the easier it is to cook through.
   ![Step 3: Prep the Vegetables](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_zhong-shi-xian-bing/step_3.jpg)
4. **Stir-Fry the Filling** — Heat the wok with plenty of cooking oil. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, add the minced meat and stir-fry until just cooked, then add the minced carrot and stir-fry until the oil turns golden.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: The oil turning golden indicates the carrot's flavor has been extracted.
   ![Step 4: Stir-Fry the Filling](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_zhong-shi-xian-bing/step_4.jpg)
5. **Mix the Batter** — Turn off the heat and let it cool for 2 minutes, then pour the stir-fried minced meat into the raw batter and stir thoroughly.
   - Duration: 3 min
   - Tip: Stir as evenly as possible to ensure the flavor spreads throughout the pancake.
   ![Step 5: Mix the Batter](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_zhong-shi-xian-bing/step_5.jpg)
6. **Cook the Pancake Base** — Coat the skillet with cooking oil. Pour the batter in over low heat and spread it flat. While the surface is still un-set, sprinkle on the scallion segments.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: Do not make it too thick; you can tilt and shake the pan to spread it evenly.
   ![Step 6: Cook the Pancake Base](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_zhong-shi-xian-bing/step_6.jpg)
7. **Cook Both Sides** — Cook over low heat until the bottom sets, then flip. Cook the other side until it sets, then cook each side for an additional 20 seconds.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: Keep the heat low throughout to avoid a burnt exterior with an undercooked interior.
   ![Step 7: Cook Both Sides](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_zhong-shi-xian-bing/step_7.jpg)

## Tips

- After adding the minced meat and minced carrot to the batter, stir as evenly as possible to ensure the flavor spreads throughout the pancake.
- The minced meat and minced carrot filling can be substituted with various cooked fillings.
- Beginners should be sure to control the heat carefully; low heat is recommended throughout.

## Overview image

![Chinese Filled Pancake — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/other_zhong-shi-xian-bing_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/staple/中式馅饼/中式馅饼.md

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