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Jiucai chao jidan (韭菜炒鸡蛋)

China

Jiucai chao jidan

A simple and fragrant recipe for stir-fried eggs with Chinese chives — a classic home-style Chinese dish that comes together in minutes. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a light dinner.

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Jiucai chao jidan step 1

    Thoroughly rinse the Chinese chives, squeeze out excess water and cut them into pieces about 2.5 cm long.

  2. Jiucai chao jidan step 2

    In a large bowl lightly beat the eggs, then add the chopped chives and salt, mix well.

  3. Jiucai chao jidan step 3

    Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over high heat until it lightly smokes.

  4. Jiucai chao jidan step 4

    Pour the egg mixture with chives into the heated pan, let the eggs set without stirring, then push the set part to the edge, allowing the liquid portion to flow to the center for further cooking.

  5. Jiucai chao jidan step 5

    When most of the mixture has set, break up large clumps, stir until bite-size pieces form, then immediately transfer the dish to a plate.