Chinese Egg and Pea Shoot Stir-Fry
ChineseChinese RecipesGolden eggsEasy
Tender pea shoots quickly stir-fried with scrambled eggs, garlic and a touch of sesame.
Prep time8 min
Cook time8 min
Total time16 min
Servings3
Ingredients
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 250 g pea shoots
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- salt to taste
Method
- Scramble the eggs in 1 tbsp hot oil until just set; remove and set aside.
- Fry the garlic in the remaining oil for 30 seconds.
- Add the pea shoots and stir-fry for 2 minutes until just wilted.
- Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Fold in the eggs and toss for 30 seconds.
- Serve immediately with rice.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)240 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)18 g
Carbs (estimate)6 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; wash pea shoots well before cooking. Allergens: egg, soy, sesame. Pakistani alternative: use fresh matar shoots or young spinach leaves (palak) if pea shoots are unavailable.