Q: Can I use a different type of flour for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can experiment with different types of flour, but the texture and taste might vary slightly from the original recipe.
Q: Is it necessary to use thirteen spices?
A: Thirteen spices (Shisan Xiang) add a unique flavor, but you can substitute it with other Chinese five-spice powder or omit it if unavailable.
Stir-Fried Fennel Pancake
Notes
Ingredients:
- Fennel greens, 1 small bunch
- Spring onions, to taste
- Flour, 100 grams
- Eggs, 2
- Pork strips, 50 grams
- Cooking oil, as needed
- Salt, to taste
- Thirteen spices (Shisan Xiang), 1 tablespoon
- Finely chop the fennel greens and spring onions.
- Prepare the pork strips, spring onion pieces, and eggs.
- In a bowl, combine 100 grams of flour with one egg.
- Add the chopped fennel and spring onions to the bowl, along with salt and thirteen spices.
- Mix in enough water to form a yogurt-like batter.
- Heat oil in a pan and spoon the batter to form pancakes.
- Fry each side until golden brown, then cut the pancakes into small pieces.
- In the same pan, heat oil, scramble the second egg, and then cut it into small pieces.
- Add the pork strips and stir-fry until cooked.
- Add the pancake pieces, drizzle with soy sauce, and stir-fry over high heat.
- Finally, add the spring onion pieces and stir-fry until evenly mixed.
- Plate the finished dish.
- This dish is a good source of protein from eggs and pork.
- Contains carbohydrates primarily from flour.
- Rich in flavors, but be mindful of oil and salt content for a healthier option.
