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.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Asian, Chinese

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 126kcal

Author Tracy O.

Equipment

1 Non-stick pan

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 of oil to a pan and turn on the fire high. Next, add the cut garlic chives, sprinkle with 1/16 teaspoon of 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 and ¼ teaspoon of salt into the beaten eggs and mix them well.
Pour ½ tablespoon of oil into a non-stick pan. Then, turn on the fire and add the egg mixture. Flip the other side. Cook until eggs are done.

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Notes

Pro Tips for Making the Best Garlic Chive Eggs:

Use fresh garlic chives: Fresh chives give the best aroma and texture. Older chives can become tough and less flavorful.
Cut evenly: Slice garlic chives into short, even pieces so they cook quickly and distribute evenly throughout the eggs.
Mix before cooking: Combine the beaten eggs and garlic chives before cooking to create a more balanced flavor in every bite.
Cook over medium heat: Medium heat helps the eggs stay soft and fluffy without becoming dry or rubbery.
Use a non-stick pan: This prevents sticking and makes it easier to gently fold the eggs without breaking them.
Cook quickly: Garlic chives cook fast, so avoid overcooking—remove from heat as soon as the eggs are just set.

Mistakes to Avoid:

Overcooking the eggs: This is the most common mistake and will make the eggs tough and rubbery instead of soft and tender.
Using too much heat: High heat can burn the garlic chives and cause the eggs to dry out before they are fully cooked.
Cutting chives too long: Large pieces can make the dish harder to eat and unevenly cooked.
Not seasoning properly: A small amount of salt is enough—too much can overpower the garlic chives' natural flavor.

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