Comments on: Peking Duck Pancakes (Chun Bing, 春饼)

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 07:29:46 +0000

In reply to Lucy. With a stand mixer, I use the lowest setting with a dough hook.

By: Lucy

Lucy — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 18:28:44 +0000

Hello, which setting of the stand mixer would you recommend to mix this dough?
Thanks.
Lucy

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 09:34:01 +0000

In reply to Mike. Thanks for the support Mike! As I mentioned in the recipe for Peking Duck, my easy homemade version doesn't involve pumping which is a requirement in restaurant settings. These duck pancakes can be used as spring roll wrappers provided they're made extra thin (semi-transparent). Otherwise, they would taste too doughy.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 16:07:21 +0000

I love your website!!!! I’m making Peking duck for tomorrow, and I’ve seen that in China they blow air in between the skin and the duck to separate the two…. I don’t have an air compressor and I’ve tried separating using my fingers- but with no success- is there an alternative way? Also- Can these Peking duck pancakes also be used as spring roll wrappers?

By: Xochitl M.

Xochitl M. — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 22:28:50 +0000

I’ve made these several times now and I have a couple of helpful notes to share.
-The recipe as written works if you’re nearing the dough without the assistance of the stand mixer. Be patient with the kneading and eventually you will achieve a smooth, supple dough.
-If you use a stand mixer you must adjust the ratio of flour to (much less) water. If you use the recipe as written the dough will be very wet and loose. I’ve done this and had to use more flour to get the dough to take shape and eventually over worked the dough.

Thank you! My husband makes the Peking duck and I make the pancakes for this special meal 🙂

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 20:53:08 +0000

In reply to jude. You're welcome Jude. Your support and appreciation motivates me to share more!

By: jude

jude — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:52:57 +0000

I want to say Thank You, I enjoy the recipes very much! They’re always delicious, and easy to prepare. I also appreciate the substitution suggestions, as sometimes simple ingredients are still hard to find in my one horse town, LOL.

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Wed, 24 May 2023 10:30:01 +0000

In reply to Xochitl. My pleasure to share! Yes, please feel free to adjust the water volume when necessary. As I mentioned in the post, the flour to water ratio may vary slightly depending on the brand of the flour.

By: Xochitl

Xochitl — Wed, 24 May 2023 03:26:30 +0000

Hi there,
I’ve made the pancakes a couple of times now, for whatever reason I get better results with 270 grams of water, at 260 grams the pancakes were thick and dry. Worth more water they were so soft and pliable. Thank you for this wonderful, easy delicious recipe!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 03:49:25 +0000

Great recipe and very easy to achieve a great result! Duck is in the oven and we can’t wait!