Chinese Egg and Courgette Stir-Fry with Garlic
ChineseChinese RecipesDesi eggsEasy
Tender courgette stir-fried with scrambled eggs, garlic and a touch of sesame.
Prep time10 min
Cook time10 min
Total time20 min
Servings3
Ingredients
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 300 g courgette (zucchini), sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 spring onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- salt and white pepper to taste
Method
- Scramble the eggs in 1 tbsp hot oil until just set; remove and set aside.
- Stir-fry the courgette in the remaining oil for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and pepper.
- Fold in the eggs and spring onions and toss for 1 minute.
- Serve hot with rice.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)250 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)18 g
Carbs (estimate)9 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Food safety: cook eggs until fully set; do not overcook courgette so it stays firm. Allergens: egg, soy, sesame. Pakistani alternative: use local tori or lauki (bottle gourd) if courgette is unavailable.