Shanghainese Egg and Leek Stir-Fry
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A fresh Shanghainese stir-fry of eggs with leeks, garlic and soy — mild, sweet and ready in minutes.
Prep time10 min
Cook time10 min
Total time20 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2 leeks, white and light green parts sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp oil
Method
- Beat the eggs with salt and white pepper.
- Heat oil and scramble the eggs until just set, then remove.
- Fry the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add the leeks and stir-fry for 3 minutes until soft.
- Return the eggs, add soy sauce and sugar, and toss gently.
- Serve hot with rice or roti.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)210 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)14 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
Food safety: cook eggs until fully set. Allergens: egg, soy. Substitute: use spring onions or cabbage if leeks are not available. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values.