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    Home » Eggs » Chinese Chives & Eggs Stir Fry

    Chinese Chives & Eggs Stir Fry

    Published: Sep 26, 2018 Modified: Jul 1, 2021 by Tracy O.This post may contain affiliate links

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    Simple and tasty stir fry garlic chives & eggs is great to serve with rice. This Chinese chives & eggs stir fry recipe only takes 10 minutes!  Enjoy these authentic Chinese scrambled eggs with garlic chives.

    Love authentic Chinese food? Check out these red yin choy, beef & bitter melon, beef broccoli, tomato eggs, scrambled eggs & shrimp and chicken chop recipes.

    Chinese garlic chives and eggs stir fry

    Garlic Chives & Eggs Stir Fry:

    Garlic chives & eggs is a stir fry dish of Chinese garlic chives and scrambled eggs. It's one of my favorite dishes that I always make for lunch or dinner. And, it's perfect to go with rice.

    However, this is a very authentic Chinese dish that not many Chinese restaurants in the states will serve them or people know about this Chinese garlic chives and egg stir fry dish.  Because it is a very simple and quick dish everyone can easily make it at home. Besides, garlic chives and eggs stir fry have a great source of fibers and protein.

    What are garlic chives?

    The scientific name is allium tuberosum which is a species of onion that originated from southwest of China. The common name is garlic chives. In mandarin, it calls jiu cai (韭菜) or Cantonese name gau choi. Garlic chives have a lot of fiber and vitamins, it helps prevent constipation and increase your appetite.

    fresh Chinese garlic chives

    What are the ingredients for Chinese chives and eggs?

    I like to make things simple, so I just use a few ingredients in this recipe. The ingredients are garlic chive, eggs, salt and vegetable oil. Besides, I always use garlic chives from my garden because it is fresh and tasty!

    Chinese garlic chives and eggs stir fry

    Cooking tips for Chinese chives & egg stir fry:

    • Wash and cut garlic chives into short pieces.
    • Beat eggs in a bowl and add cooked garlic chives. Mix them well.
    • Use a non-stick pan to stir fry eggs and garlic chives.

    FAQs:

    What is the difference between chives and garlic chives?

    Chives are round, hollow and taste like mild onions. On the other hand, garlic chives are flat and taste like mild garlic.

    Where can I find garlic chives?


    Garlic chives are hard to find at regular grocery stores in the states. Most of the time, I have seen them in Asian grocery stores and the price is not cheap.

    Do garlic chives grow back after cutting?


    Yes, it does. If you are thinking of growing your own garlic chives, the first couple years won't have much harvest. Then, garlic chives will grow stronger and have more produce.

    Instructions for how to make Chinese scrambled eggs with garlic chives:

    cut garlic chives on the chopping board

    1. Wash and cut garlic chives into pieces around two inches long. It's around 2 cups.

    garlic chives stir fry in the pan

    2. Then, add ½ tablespoon oil in a pan and turn on fire high. Next, add the cut garlic chives, sprinkle 1/16 teaspoon salt and stir fry for a minute or two. Set it aside.

    crack 5 eggs into the bowl

    3. Crack and beat 5 large eggs in a bowl.

    cooked garlic chive salt and beaten eggs in the bowl

    4. After that, add cooked garlic chives, ¼ teaspoon of salt into the beaten eggs and mix it well.

    pan fry eggs and garlic chives in the pan

    5. Pour ½ tablespoon of oil into a non-stick pan. Then, turn on fire and add the egg mixture. Cook until eggs are done.

    garlic chives and eggs stir fry on a white plate with some garlic chives as background

    Enjoy this easy Chinese chive and eggs recipe! Also, check out these ma yi shang shu, eggplant & pork and cream corn chicken recipes.

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    garlic chives and eggs stir fry close up on the white plate

    Garlic Chives and Eggs

    Garlic chives & eggs is a stir fried dish of garlic chives and eggs. And, it’s perfect to go with rice. However, it is a very authentic Chinese dish that not many Chinese restaurants in the states will serve them or people know about this Chinese stir fried garlic chives and eggs dish.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 126kcal
    Author: Tracy O.

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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Garlic chives
    • 5 large Eggs
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt Add to eggs
    • 1/16 teaspoon Salt Add to stir fry garlic chives
    • 1 tablespoon Vegetables oil (½ tablespoon stir fry garlic chives and ½ tablespoon stir fry egg mixture.)

    Instructions

    • Wash and cut garlic chives into pieces around two inches long. It's around 2 cups.
    • Then, add ½ tablespoon oil in a pan and turn on fire high. Next, add the cut garlic chives, sprinkle 1/16 teaspoon salt and stir fry for a minute or two. Set it aside.
    • Crack and beat 5 large eggs in a bowl.
    • After that, add cooked garlic chives, ¼ teaspoon of salt into the beaten eggs and mix it well.
    • Pour ½ tablespoon of oil into a non-stick pan. Then, turn on fire and add the egg mixture. Cook until eggs are done.

    Notes

    Cooking tips for Chinese chives & egg stir fry:

    • Wash and cut garlic chives into short pieces.
    • Beat eggs in a bowl and add cooked garlic chives. Mix them well.
    • Use a non-stick pan to stir fry eggs and garlic chives.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 233mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1208IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
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