Chao Bing
Chao Bing is a popular Chinese street food dish consisting of stir-fried flatbread (bing) with eggs, vegetables, and savory sauces. Originating from northern China, particularly Beijing, it transforms simple ingredients into a hearty, flavorful meal. The dish is known for its satisfying combination of chewy, crispy, and tender textures.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Chao Bing is a balanced meal providing a good mix of carbohydrates from the flatbread, protein from the eggs, and some fat from the cooking oil. A typical serving offers a moderate calorie count, with key nutrients including protein, B vitamins, and iron.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Calcium | 100 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
Per 1 serving (about 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes Chao Bing culturally unique is its resourceful origin as a way to repurpose leftover flatbread, embodying the Chinese culinary principle of avoiding food waste. Nutritionally, it's interesting for how it transforms a simple staple into a complete, satisfying meal in just minutes.
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