Description
A quick and flavorful Chinese egg dish featuring fluffy eggs cooked in a savory soybean and soy sauce mixture with aromatic peppers and scallions. Perfect for a simple yet satisfying meal in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1½ tablespoons soybean sauce or hoisin sauce
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- ¼-⅓ cup water (adjust based on stove heat)
Eggs
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
Additional Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil (such as canola, vegetable, or avocado oil; divided)
- ½ cup chopped pepper (such as spicy long hot peppers, anaheim, serrano, or mild bell pepper)
- 1 scallion, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the soybean sauce, sesame oil, light soy sauce, and water. Mix thoroughly and set aside. Adjust the amount of water depending on the heat output of your stove to balance the intensity of the sauce.
- Beat the Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the five large eggs together with the Shaoxing wine and white pepper for a couple of minutes to ensure they are well mixed and slightly frothy.
- Cook the Eggs: Heat a wok over medium-high heat until it begins to lightly smoke. Add 2 tablespoons of neutral oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook them until they are just barely set but still tender. Quickly remove the eggs from the wok to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté Peppers and Scallions: Return the wok to medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the chopped peppers and scallions and stir-fry for about 30 seconds to release their aroma and soften slightly.
- Add Sauce and Combine: Pour in the prepared sauce and bring it to a boil. Add the cooked eggs back into the wok and cook over high heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring gently, until the eggs absorb the sauce and no visible liquid remains, creating a flavorful and cohesive dish.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of water in the sauce to suit your stove’s heat intensity for best flavor balance.
- Use neutral oils with high smoke points to prevent burning while stir-frying.
- The dish cooks quickly; avoid overcooking the eggs to keep them tender and fluffy.
- Peppers can be varied to adjust the dish’s spiciness to your preference.
- Shaoxing wine contributes authenticity and depth of flavor but can be omitted for alcohol-free versions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
