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Chinese Chive and Egg (韭菜炒鸡蛋)
A classic Chinese dish that uses three ingredients and 10 minutes to create a satisfying main dish. The flavorful and rich garlic chives are cooked with scrambled eggs, bursting with savory flavors. {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free}
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
281 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 25 talks (120 g) Chinese chives
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 4 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (*Footnote 1)
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Wash the Chinese chives thoroughly to remove any dirt. Then drain thoroughly. Cut and discard the tough ends, about 1” (2.5 cm). Cut the chives into 1/2” (1 cm) pieces.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the chives. Cook and stir until the chives turn tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool slightly.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl with salt and white pepper. Add back the cooked chives. Mix well.
- Heat the remaining oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Pour in the egg and chive mixture. Scramble the eggs lightly. Cook until the eggs reach the desired texture - you can keep the eggs a bit tender and silky, or cook until the eggs are lightly browned on the outside for a crispy texture. Transfer to a plate and serve hot as a side or main dish.
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Notes
- I seasoned the eggs with the intention to serve them over the rice. If you plan to eat the eggs by themselves, use a scant 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
3.6g
(1%)
Protein
14.6g
(29%)
Fat
23.9g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
5.5g
(28%)
Cholesterol
372mg
(124%)
Sodium
530mg
(22%)
Potassium
315mg
(7%)
Fiber
1.6g
(6%)
Sugar
1.9g
(4%)
Calcium
110mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6g | 1% |
| Protein | 14.6g | 29% |
| Fat | 23.9g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 372mg | 124% |
| Sodium | 530mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 4% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.