Celtuce Stir Fry with Eggs (莴笋炒鸡蛋)
Delicate and delicious celtuce stir fry with eggs is an authentic Chinese homestyle dish that gives you a unique balance of texture and taste that you won’t want to miss! {Gluten-Free, Vegetarian}
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp peanut oil
- 2 eggs (, beaten)
- 1 celtuce stem (, sliced)
- 1 clove garlic (, minced)
- 1/4 tsp salt (, or to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Add 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick pan and heat over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the beaten eggs and a pinch of salt. Cook until the bottom is set, then scramble the eggs with a spatula until the eggs are broken into smaller pieces and just cooked through. Transfer the eggs to a plate.
- 2
Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil and the garlic. Stir a few times to release the fragrance.
- 3
Add the celtuce. Cook and stir until the celtuce just starts to soften, 2 minutes or so.
- 4
Add back the cooked eggs and sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to mix everything well. Turn to medium-low heat and taste the celtuce. Adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, if needed. Once done, immediately transfer everything to a serving plate.
- 5
Serve hot as a side dish.