Lanxi egg-filled pancake 兰溪鸡子馃
Lanxi egg-filled pancake is featured among the local specialties of Zhejiang.
A savory pancake is filled with pork, scallions and egg. It is a substantial hot snack in Lanxi.
How it is made
A wheat wrapper is filled with savory ingredients such as pork and scallion, then an egg is incorporated as the cake cooks on a griddle. The finished pancake is browned on the outside.
Flavour & texture
The egg gives the center a moist, rich texture against the cooked dough and savory filling. A fresh cake can be hot enough for the filling to escape when bitten.
Local roots & traditions
Jiziguo is a substantial Lanxi street snack rather than a small sweet pastry.
How to order Lanxi egg-filled pancake
Ask about the filling and eat it over its paper wrapper.
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A very thin wheat pancake is wrapped around an assortment of separately cooked fillings, which may include noodles, vegetables, egg or meat. The filled sheet is rolled into a substantial cylinder. The wrapper stays supple while the mixed filling gives every bite a different texture and flavor. It can be much more filling than its thin exterior suggests.
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Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 兰溪鸡子馃 for Lanxi egg-filled pancake. Ask about the filling and eat it over its paper wrapper.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.