1. Scallion Pancakes<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nScallion pancakes (<\/span>\u8471\u6cb9<\/span>\u997c<\/span> c\u014dng y\u00f3u b<\/span>\u01d0<\/span>ng) are eaten for breakfast in both North and South China. One of the most important steps of making scallion pancakes is that the dough needs to be evenly rubbed with oil and scattered with scallion. They are ready to serve (often with milk or soya milk) after being baked or pan-fried. The aromatic flavor of scallion and the oil texture are what make scallion pancakes an ideal choice for breakfast.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
2. Savory Chinese Crepes<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nSavory Chinese crepes (<\/span>\u714e<\/span>\u997c\u679c\u5b50<\/span> ji\u0101n b<\/span>\u01d0<\/span>ng gu<\/span>\u01d2<\/span> zi) are more like a snack. However, you can often see people queuing up for them in the morning. A ready-to-serve savory Chinese crepe presents itself as a sort of wrap, which can be described as one or two deep-fried dough sticks wrapped up in a thin pancake with spring onion scattered on the surface. Besides these basic ingredients, egg, coriander or ham sausages can also be added based on individual preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
3. Porridge<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nIn China, porridge (<\/span>\u7ca5<\/span>zh\u014du) is commonly known as rice soup and has a plain taste when served on its own. Unlike most Western countries, where cereals or oatmeal is often mixed with milk or water, Chinese porridge is usually accompanied with different types of pickles, salted eggs, or century eggs with minced pork to gain an enriched flavor. Porridge has attained popularity among Chinese people (especially among old people) in that many people think it\u2019s helpful for digestion. It\u2019s said that in ancient China, porridge was widely used for medicinal purposes. Nowadays people still believe that porridge more or less \u201cassists\u201d in recovery from minor illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n