Friday, February 20, 2009

Warm Henan Toasted Pancakes - PH

PhotoHunt theme : warm


On a cold morning in Henan, I was on my way to meet a client when this made me stop. The smell of the famous Henan toasted pancakes coming from this shop was making my stomach growled.

As I stood in front of his tiny shop watching him work, the boss took a toasted pancake from his improvised oven and offered it to me.

"Ouch. It's piping hot!"

He laughed and asked if I preferred a warm one from a box of pancakes besides him. I declined because a hot crispy pancake would warm me up faster on such a cold morning!


The slightly charred pancake, the size of a saucer, has spring onions and sesame sprinkled on it. It tasted like our prata, but more savoury.

It's cheap, costing one renminbi (17 Singapore cents) each.








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  1. LEonFriday, February 20, 2009 at 4:01:00 PM GMT+8

    I want to eat!! (Im the 1st! commenter?) Must go buy 4d today. LOL

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  2. eastcoastlifeFriday, February 20, 2009 at 4:03:00 PM GMT+8

    Wah!! First commentator! Lucky LEon!
    haha.... go buy 4D and hope you strike ah!

    This Henan toasted pancake is not sold in Singapore. :(

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  3. linaFriday, February 20, 2009 at 4:41:00 PM GMT+8

    Sounds yummy. Looks thick and full of filling.

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  4. GagayMDFriday, February 20, 2009 at 5:15:00 PM GMT+8

    whew! so yummy yet so hottie to prepare, isn't it?!??!

    *gagay is mouth watering now*

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  5. eastcoastlifeFriday, February 20, 2009 at 5:26:00 PM GMT+8

    Lina,
    There's no filling, only a sprinkling of chopped spring onions and sesame.
    Yummy.

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  6. eastcoastlifeFriday, February 20, 2009 at 5:26:00 PM GMT+8

    gagay,
    Yes, yummy and it's very hot when it's just out of the oven.

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  7. EnchieFriday, February 20, 2009 at 5:28:00 PM GMT+8

    I wanna try this one when I get to travel there :D

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  8. LEonFriday, February 20, 2009 at 5:50:00 PM GMT+8

    ECL you can franchise it here!

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  9. eastcoastlifeFriday, February 20, 2009 at 5:53:00 PM GMT+8

    Enchie,
    It is a famous snack in Henan, China. Cheap and tasty. You can have it at any time of the day with a cup of soy bean milk or coffee.

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  10. eastcoastlifeFriday, February 20, 2009 at 5:56:00 PM GMT+8

    LEon,
    I'm searching for this snack in Singapore because we have many Chinese workers working here.

    There should be someone who can make this snack.

    There are lots of yummy Chinese snacks that would be saleable here!

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  11. Singapore Short StoriesFriday, February 20, 2009 at 7:03:00 PM GMT+8

    Thanks ECL for sharing with us this great food!

    This brought to my mind the hum jin pang at Maxwell food centre: 6 for $1 only!

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  12. eastcoastlifeFriday, February 20, 2009 at 7:15:00 PM GMT+8

    sgshortstories,
    Oh yes! It's been a long time since I ate hum jin peng. But the weather is too hot to eat them, can fall sick easily. :P

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  13. Napaboaniya.Elaine LingFriday, February 20, 2009 at 7:24:00 PM GMT+8

    In winter these snacks do come in handy. Aside from filling up our tummy, can buy 2 extras to put inside the pockets..warming our hands!! :P

    Enjoy the weekend!

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  14. eastcoastlifeFriday, February 20, 2009 at 7:31:00 PM GMT+8

    napaboaniya,
    haha... yes. During winter, you can see there are more carts selling piping hot food to passers-by.

    My favourite is the steaming hot sweet potatoes.

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  15. CRIZ LAIFriday, February 20, 2009 at 7:34:00 PM GMT+8

    Hmm... I shall go for Roti Prata later for dinner... I could not resist some warm bread with warmly heated up curry chicken in thick gravy now. Hell with the humid weather here! The crave for Indian cuisine overpowered the suffering from such a heat here.. Haha.

    http://crizcats.blogspot.com/

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  16. eastcoastlifeFriday, February 20, 2009 at 7:41:00 PM GMT+8

    Criz,
    You are so brave to go for Indian curry and prata despite the hot weather. Just drink lots of water.

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  17. AnonymousFriday, February 20, 2009 at 8:24:00 PM GMT+8

    This looks like it would be scrumptious. Do you have a recipe?

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  18. JLFriday, February 20, 2009 at 8:54:00 PM GMT+8

    Wow, I'm thinking this might make good business if sold locally!

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  19. LadyJavaFriday, February 20, 2009 at 9:17:00 PM GMT+8

    Wah. what a big wok.. and the pancake is so thick.. looks so yummy ECL!!

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  20. oceanskies79Friday, February 20, 2009 at 10:47:00 PM GMT+8

    That's cheap. Ah...all I want now is a break from work.

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  21. MetzFriday, February 20, 2009 at 10:52:00 PM GMT+8

    Hi ECL,

    OOOhh those look absolutely delish :) I am making pancakes for breakfast this weekend hehehe :) Missed yah over at your site, been busy again huhuhuh :) but couldnt let the week pass without dropping by to wish yah a happy weekend :)

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  22. SandeeFriday, February 20, 2009 at 11:46:00 PM GMT+8

    Wow, it sounds good. I've never had a pancake like this before. I'd love to try one too.

    Have a terrific weekend. :)

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  23. MaRSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 12:15:00 AM GMT+8

    I would love to try those lovely warm pancakes!!
    Happy weekend, ECL!!!!!

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  24. AnonymousSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 1:08:00 AM GMT+8

    i'm only familiar with the "american" pancakes... your story sounds great! i bet the pancakes taste even better =] happy weekend!

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  25. AnonymousSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 2:10:00 AM GMT+8

    hmmm...that is warm delicious :D

    My entry for PH this week : in HERE. Hope you have time to visit . Thanks

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  26. MonicaSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 2:18:00 AM GMT+8

    I would love to try one too! :-) Have a great weekend ECL...

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  27. AnonymousSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 2:20:00 AM GMT+8

    Warm, and yummy too I bet :)

    My Photo Hunt entry is here

    Please stop by if you've got a moment! :)

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  28. Pretty Life OnlineSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 2:34:00 AM GMT+8

    Great shot for photohunt's theme... Have a enjoyable weekend!

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  29. AnonymousSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 2:42:00 AM GMT+8

    Excellent take on the theme and I would love to try one of those warm pancakes!

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  30. AnonymousSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 3:57:00 AM GMT+8

    Sounds like a nice breakfast! Hot breads and pastries are always yummy! :)

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  31. Jean-Luc PicardSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 4:01:00 AM GMT+8

    Looks SO tasty!

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  32. Liz HindsSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 4:58:00 AM GMT+8

    Warm food is always so delicious!

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  33. jams o donnellSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 4:59:00 AM GMT+8

    They sound utterly delicious. Happy weekend!

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  34. LeslieSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 5:27:00 AM GMT+8

    Wow - what a great post for this week! :)

    http://lesliesmyers.blogspot.com/2009/02/photohunt-warm-hot-christmas-day.html

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  35. AnonymousSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 5:50:00 AM GMT+8

    Looking at that mountain of ingredients beside him sitting in a Wok I am sure that he is going to make more pancakes in a day then I have made in my life...mmmmm I think I may want pancakes tomorrow!

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  36. AnonymousSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 6:19:00 AM GMT+8

    Sounds and looks delicious - I think pancakes won't ever taste the same after this!

    However, looking on the comment above (my wife!), I might be lucky tomorrow :-)

    Btw: Why don't you hop over and support me fighting for woman's rights!

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  37. Photo CacheSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 7:34:00 AM GMT+8

    I'm sure these are really good, everything in Singapore is good. Nice interpretation to the theme.

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  38. AnonymousSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 8:34:00 AM GMT+8

    Yummy! That looks good! Making me hungry!

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  39. ancient oneSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 9:48:00 AM GMT+8

    That warm bread looks very inviting.. Good Post!

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  40. SASSY MOMSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 10:06:00 AM GMT+8

    Wow, sounds inviting! Nice take. have a great weekend!

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  41. YTSLSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 11:20:00 AM GMT+8

    Looks like a thick roti canai to me!!! ;b

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  42. HEALTH NUT WANNABEE MOMSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 11:44:00 AM GMT+8

    Those look delicious! I wish we had stuff like that on the street here.

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  43. Feisty CroneSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 12:05:00 PM GMT+8

    Looks yummy!

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  44. AnonymousSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 1:17:00 PM GMT+8

    Oh that is a unique thing to do of that pancake. happy weekend....TC

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  45. tigerfishSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 1:47:00 PM GMT+8

    wonde what can 17 cents buy in Singapore..

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  46. LifeRamblingsSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 2:56:00 PM GMT+8

    that looks tempting! happy a sizzling saturday!

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  47. JackieSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 3:18:00 PM GMT+8

    Ewwwww....looks yummy. I read some where today at one of our friends that we have in common that you were eating pancakes!!

    Wow now here they are. Wonderful as always. I hope you get time to drop by and see our new little Jonah!!

    http://shinade.blogspot.com/2009/02/i-love-my-thumb.html

    Happy hunting, weekend and hugs too!!:-)

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  48. AnonymousSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 4:25:00 PM GMT+8

    Hoot! I'm gonna look for those when I visit! Happy weekend!

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  49.  gmirageSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 4:25:00 PM GMT+8

    oopppss incorrect link :D

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  50. Colin CampbellSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 7:08:00 PM GMT+8

    They look like bannocks.

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  51. AnonymousSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 7:12:00 PM GMT+8

    That looks interesting.Is it only available in that place?

    Hubby is going to China in a few weeks I think... I'll ask him to find me some if he has time.

    - hey let's have our laksa/nonya dress shopping date when hubby is on a trip? when are u mostly free.

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  52. AnonymousSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 8:51:00 PM GMT+8

    Those sound yummy! And darn good price. Great photos too.

    Wanted to ask you what that site was, where you can "damn someone to hell". Wasn't it you that posted it a while back? Was telling someone about it, but couldn't remember what the addy was. Please let me know when you visit my post. Thanks, Cindy
    Will try to add you to my facebook too. Love reading your blog.

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  53. EG CameraGirlSaturday, February 21, 2009 at 10:41:00 PM GMT+8

    Woderful series of photos!

    My Photo Hunt post is at
    More of Me - EG

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  54. MakoySaturday, February 21, 2009 at 11:49:00 PM GMT+8

    that looks yummy! im hungry now can i have some :)

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  55. foongpcSunday, February 22, 2009 at 1:24:00 AM GMT+8

    The way you describe it makes me hungry too! haha! Wonder how it taste like! : )

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  56. PastormacsAnnSunday, February 22, 2009 at 1:49:00 AM GMT+8

    Sounds deicious and WARM. Tasty choice for our theme this week!

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  57. AnonymousSunday, February 22, 2009 at 2:50:00 AM GMT+8

    First time I've heard of it and it sounds yummy.

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  58. PowersTwinBSunday, February 22, 2009 at 3:02:00 AM GMT+8

    Wow that looks amazing! I'd love to try one! Thanks for visiting my hunt today

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  59. AnonymousSunday, February 22, 2009 at 3:35:00 AM GMT+8

    that makes me hungry.. hmm

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  60. AnonymousSunday, February 22, 2009 at 3:54:00 AM GMT+8

    Oh, I've just eaten but still my stomach growls! That looks and sounds delicious.

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  61. CarverSunday, February 22, 2009 at 3:57:00 AM GMT+8

    I bet that was delicious. Great shots for the theme.

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  62. TorAaSunday, February 22, 2009 at 4:21:00 AM GMT+8

    Please send me a douzen of these warm delicatesses;))

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  63. AnonymousSunday, February 22, 2009 at 5:24:00 AM GMT+8

    And we did have pancakes as promised for breakfast!!

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  64. DaisySunday, February 22, 2009 at 6:49:00 AM GMT+8

    Oh my gosh, that looks so yummy for the tummy!

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  65. GabrielSunday, February 22, 2009 at 7:28:00 AM GMT+8

    Toasted pancakes????!!!

    I'm on my way, save me some...

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  66. AnonymousSunday, February 22, 2009 at 8:18:00 AM GMT+8

    I've never really had a savory pancake before ... interesting!
    It's good that it isn't too expensive - that helps!

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  67. peppylady (Dora)Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 10:59:00 AM GMT+8

    I really like pancakes with fresh fruit on them.
    I did photo hunt this week but it been a while.

    Coffee is on.

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  68. DoraSunday, February 22, 2009 at 12:49:00 PM GMT+8

    Wa! So nice and cheap! I want some.... ;p

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  69. Heart of RachelSunday, February 22, 2009 at 2:30:00 PM GMT+8

    That improvised oven is very interesting. A tasty and cheap snack is good to have around.

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  70. HeatherKSunday, February 22, 2009 at 4:41:00 PM GMT+8

    Pancakes with sprinkling of spring onions and sesame sounds yum, and less sticky than with Maple syrup. Neat oven.

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  71. BengbengSunday, February 22, 2009 at 8:58:00 PM GMT+8

    oh my name is not leon and I am not the first commentor so i am not lucky so i must not go and buy lottery today :)

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  72. MariucaSunday, February 22, 2009 at 9:43:00 PM GMT+8

    Hi ECL, this is very the cheap yes? Now this I don mind trying, not the froggy legs though he he he he he! ;)

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  73. MariucaSunday, February 22, 2009 at 9:43:00 PM GMT+8

    Enjoy the rest of ur Sunday, have fun! :)

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