Shanghainese Egg and Bok Choy Stir-Fry
ChineseChinese RecipesDesi eggsEasy
A light Shanghainese stir-fry of soft eggs and fresh bok choy with garlic and ginger. A gentle, green, everyday side or light meal.
Prep time10 min
Cook time8 min
Total time18 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 3 Desi eggs
- 300g bok choy, washed and chopped (alternative: palak)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- Salt to taste
Method
- Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and scramble lightly; remove.
- Fry the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- Add the bok choy and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Add the soy sauce and the eggs; toss gently.
- Drizzle with sesame oil if using and serve.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)190 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)13 g
Carbs (estimate)5 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
Nutrition values are estimates. Bok choy is available at large supermarkets; palak is a good local alternative. Cook eggs fully. Contains egg and soy.