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Cucumber & Egg Stir-fry

黄瓜炒蛋 · Huáng guā chǎo dàn

Soft scrambled eggs and warm cucumber slices make a mild everyday dish. Cook the eggs separately, then combine briefly.

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Prep8 min
Cook10 min
Serves2
DifficultyEasy
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Let’s get cooking

  1. 01

    Prepare ingredients

    Wash cucumber and slice 3 mm thick. Beat eggs with half the salt in a bowl.

  2. 02

    Scramble eggs

    Heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add eggs, fold into soft curds and cook until set; transfer to a clean plate.

  3. 03

    Stir-fry cucumber

    Add remaining oil and garlic, then cucumber. Toss 2–3 minutes until heated and just tender.

  4. 04

    Combine and serve

    Return eggs and remaining salt. Toss 1 minute and ensure the egg dish reaches 71°C before serving.

A little kitchen wisdom

Slice cucumber evenly; very thick pieces stay cold while eggs dry out.

Can’t find an ingredient?

Cucumber: Use thin zucchini slices and cook until tender before returning eggs.

Cook safely

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

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