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Chinese Chive Scrambled Eggs

Name: Chinese Chive Scrambled Eggs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 120 g Chinese garlic chives; 4 pieces eggs; 1.5 tbsp neutral oil; 0.25 tsp salt; 1 tbsp water

韭菜炒蛋 · Jiǔ cài chǎo dàn

Chinese garlic chives fold into soft eggs for a fragrant quick meal. Dry the washed chives so the egg mixture is not watery.

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Prep10 min

Cook8 min

Serves2

DifficultyEasy

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Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.

Let’s get cooking

01
Trim and dry chives
Remove damaged leaves and tough bases. Wash, dry thoroughly and chop into 2 cm lengths.
02
Beat eggs
Beat eggs with salt and measured water; mix in chives just before cooking.
03
Cook in a broad pan
Heat oil over medium heat. Pour in the mixture and let the base set for about 30 seconds.
04
Fold until cooked
Gently fold and turn the mixture for 3–5 minutes until chives soften and eggs are fully set at 71°C. Serve immediately.

A little kitchen wisdom

Keep the heat moderate so the egg surface does not scorch before the middle cooks.

Can’t find an ingredient?

Garlic chives: Use 80 g finely sliced scallions for a different, milder aroma.

Cook safely

Cook egg dishes to 71°C / 160°F. For boiled eggs, the white and yolk should be firm.

FoodSafety.gov guidance ↗

Chinese Chive Scrambled Eggs

Let’s get cooking

Trim and dry chives

Beat eggs

Cook in a broad pan

Fold until cooked

A little kitchen wisdom

Can’t find an ingredient?

Cook safely

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