Veggie Chinese Pancakes Appetizer Recipe

Name: Veggie Chinese Pancakes Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; ½ teaspoon five-spice powder; 1 tablespoon rice wine, preferably Shaohsing; ½ tablespoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 6 Chinese pancakes; 2 scallions, finely sliced; 2 12 in length cucumbers, deseeded and sliced into matchsticks; 12 lettuce, shredded; 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce

Servings: persons

7 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon five-spice powder
1 tablespoon rice wine, preferably Shaohsing
½ tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
6 Chinese pancakes
2 scallions, finely sliced
2 12 in length cucumbers, deseeded and sliced into matchsticks
12 lettuce, shredded
4 tablespoons hoisin sauce

1
Heat a small frying pan.
2
Add the mushrooms, soy, five-spice, rice wine, sesame oil and sugar.
3
Stir until the mushrooms are cooked and the sauce is thick, bubbling and clinging to the mushrooms.
4
Warm the pancakes steam them or heat them in the microwave.
5
Serve the mushrooms, scallions, cucumber, lettuce and hoisin sauce in separate dishes, with the pancakes alongside.
6
To assemble, spread a pancake, with a little hoisin sauce.
7
Add some mushrooms, scallions, cucumber and lettuce.
8
Fold the pancake and enjoy.

103

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 ounces mushrooms, sliced, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, ½ teaspoon five-spice powder, 1 tablespoon rice wine, preferably Shaohsing, and more.

Yes, Veggie Chinese Pancakes Appetizer falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Veggie Chinese Pancakes Appetizer

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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