East Asia
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China
“BING”
Bing is a savory Chinese pancake that are usually made with wheat. The consistency varies from region to region, ranging from thick and chewy to paper-thin.
Often eaten as a snack, they can be stuffed with minced meat, or fried with scallions. One of the most popular variations is the cong you bing, or the flaky scallion pancakes. These types of pancakes are often served with soy sauce for dipping.
Known as Chinese crepes, Jian Bing is one of the most popular breakfasts sold at street stalls in China. It consists of wheat and grain-based crepe, an egg, deep-fried crackers (known as Bao Cu in Chinese), Savoury/spicy sauces, chopped scallions & coriander.
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Japan
“OKONOMIYAKI”
Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake that translates to "grilled as you like it" or "what you like" in English. It's a popular dish that originated in the Kansai region of Japan, particularly in Osaka and Hiroshima, but is enjoyed throughout the country.
The basic ingredients for Okonomiyaki include flour, grated yam or grated nagaimo (a type of mountain yam), shredded cabbage, eggs, dashi (Japanese soup stock), and various toppings such as thinly sliced pork belly, seafood, green onions, and pickled ginger. The dough is mixed together to form a thick consistency, and then it's cooked on a hot griddle or pan.
“DORAYAKI”
Dorayaki is a popular Japanese sweet snack consisting of two fluffy pancake-like layers filled with sweet red bean paste (anko).
It is a beloved treat enjoyed by people of all ages in Japan and has also gained popularity in other parts of the world.
Dorayaki pancakes are typically made with flour, eggs, sugar, and honey. The batter is mixed until smooth and poured onto a hot griddle or pan to cook. The pancakes are then filled with sweet red bean paste, which is made from azuki beans cooked with sugar until they form a thick, sweet paste.
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Korea
Jeon and Hotteok are both popular Korean dishes, each offering unique flavors and textures.
“JEON” (전)
Jeon refers to a variety of savory Korean pancakes made with a batter of wheat flour, eggs, and water or broth.
These pancakes are typically pan-fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, while remaining soft and savory on the inside. Jeon can be made with a variety of ingredients such as vegetables (e.g., scallions, zucchini, carrots), seafood (e.g., shrimp, squid, oysters), meat (e.g., beef, pork), or even kimchi.
“HOTTEOK” (호떡)
Hotteok is a popular Korean street food and sweet pancake filled with a sweet mixture of brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, and chopped peanuts.
The dough for hotteok is made from wheat flour, water, milk, sugar, and yeast, which is allowed to rise before being filled with the sweet filling and fried until golden and crispy. Hotteok is often served hot and fresh from the griddle, making it a popular winter snack or dessert.