Chive and Egg Stir-fry
Chive and Egg Stir-fry is a vibrant and flavorful Chinese breakfast dish, combining fresh chives with fluffy scrambled eggs for a nutritious start to your day. This quick and easy recipe highlights the simplicity of ingredients while packing a protein punch.

15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
250 kcal
Ingredients
- Fresh chives - 100 grams
- Large eggs - 4
- Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- White pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
Steps
- Rinse the fresh chives under cold water, then chop them finely.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with soy sauce, salt, and white pepper until well combined.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped chives to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour the beaten eggs over the chives, swirling the pan to distribute them evenly.
- Allow the eggs to sit for a few seconds before gently stirring to scramble them.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the eggs are just set but still soft.
- Drizzle the sesame oil over the eggs, give a final stir, and remove from heat.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice or toasted bread.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 18 g
- Carbs: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 370 mg
- Total Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Water: 0.2 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Rich in vitamins A and K from chives, promoting overall health.
Tags
ChineseHigh ProteinBreakfast