番茄炒蛋 · Fān qié chǎo dàn
Tomato & Egg Stir-fry
Soft eggs, juicy tomatoes, and a little sauce to spoon over rice. A comforting place to begin your Chinese cooking journey.
A quick side of spinach and garlic. Drain the greens after blanching so the flavour stays concentrated.
Trim roots and rinse spinach well in several changes of water. Cut long leaves into shorter sections.
Lower spinach into boiling water for 30–60 seconds, just until wilted.
Drain, let cool enough to handle, and gently press out excess water.
Warm oil and garlic over medium heat for about 20 seconds. Add spinach and salt and toss for 1–2 minutes until hot.
Do not squeeze the greens into a dry ball; remove only excess water.
Spinach: Swiss chard can work; cook chopped stems before adding leaves.
Serve freshly cooked; refrigerate perishable leftovers promptly. Check packaged ingredients for allergens.
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