Egg and Cucumber Stir-Fry
ChineseChinese RecipesDesi eggsEasy
Light, quick eggs with crisp cucumber and garlic — a refreshing Chinese home stir-fry for busy days.
Prep time5 min
Cook time8 min
Total time13 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cucumber, halved and sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil
Method
- Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt.
- Heat oil in a pan and scramble the eggs softly. Remove.
- Fry the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add the cucumber and fry for 2 minutes until just tender.
- Return the eggs, add soy sauce and white pepper. Toss and serve hot.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)180 kcal
Protein (estimate)11 g
Fat (estimate)12 g
Carbs (estimate)4 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
Do not overcook the cucumber — it should stay slightly crisp. Food safety: cook the eggs until fully set. Allergens: contains egg and soy (soy sauce). Substitute: use zucchini instead of cucumber. Nutrition is an estimate per serving.