This easy egg stir fry with onion is ideal for a fast, high-protein meal or a healthy side dish. The most budget-friendly ingredients for a delicious meal!
About this Chinese Egg Stir Fry Recipe
Many people ask me what Chinese home-cooked meals are like. They are certainly not like your typical Panda Express takeaway.
It all starts with simple ingredients and easy cooking steps and tastes amazing. This dish is a perfect example, catering to family needs, from grandparents to little ones!
The eggs are cooked in hot oil to release a wonderful aroma, while the onions and peppers are cooked through, retaining their crunch. Then, mix in the eggs and sauce to create a glossy, flavorful dish.
Like many homemade dishes, this recipe is super simple. After a few tries, you can make it without instructions and even get creative to suit your taste!
Ingredients and substitutions
- Oil: Stir-fry recipes tend to taste better with a bit more oil. If you’re concerned about the amount, you can use olive oil or reduce the amount as needed.
- Eggs: Feel free to adjust and use more or fewer eggs in this recipe as needed! If you prefer a tender egg texture, add one or two tablespoons of water while whisking. If you want to go vegan, substitute fried tofu, lightly browned.
- Onions and bell pepper: You can fry the onions and bell pepper to your liking, but I find that leaving them crunchy adds a nice texture contrast to the eggs and makes this recipe taste better. But if they’re too raw, they can be too oniony for my taste.
- Oyster Sauce: Oyster sauce acts as a flavour enhancer, but if you don’t have it or prefer a vegetarian option, you can substitute it with half the amount of soy sauce or use MSG if you’re okay with that.
Instructions For this Chinese Egg Recipe
Step One: Frying the Eggs
- Whisk together the eggs, salt, and spring onions.
- Heat two tablespoons of oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat, then add the egg mixture. Cook until firm, then break it into small pieces and set aside.
Step Two: Frying the onions and bell pepper
- Add two tablespoons of oil, onions, and bell pepper to the pan over medium heat and cook until cooked through but crunchy.
Step Three: Mixing Everything Together
- Lower the heat to low-medium, then add all the eggs and sauce to the pan. Mix everything well and serve!
Cooking Tips
- Since eggs and the sauce with cornstarch can be sticky, I recommend using a non-stick pan for better cooking results.
- The cornstarch tends to settle at the bottom of the sauce once mixed, so be sure to mix the sauce well before pouring it into the pan.
- Lower the heat in step three, as the cornstarch can form lumps if the heat is too high. Keeping it on low heat ensures that the sauce cooks evenly.
- You can add prawns, sausage, or ham to boost the protein in this dish and cater to your needs. Fry these ingredients separately and mix them in during step three.
Egg Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon oil (more or less to your liking)
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon spring onion (green parts, finely chopped)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup bell pepper (chopped)
Sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
Instructions
- Frying the Eggs– Whisk together the eggs, salt, and spring onions.– Heat two tablespoons of oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat, then add the egg mixture. Cook until firm, then break it into small pieces and set aside.
- Frying the onions and bell pepper: Add two tablespoons of oil, onions, and bell pepper to the pan over medium heat and cook until cooked through but crunchy.
- Mixing Everything Together: Lower the heat to low-medium, then add all the eggs and sauce to the pan. Mix everything well and serve.
Recipe Notes:
- Since eggs and the sauce with cornstarch can be sticky, I recommend using a non-stick pan for better cooking results.
- The cornstarch tends to settle at the bottom of the sauce once mixed, so be sure to mix the sauce well before pouring it into the pan.
- Lower the heat in step three, as the cornstarch can form lumps if the heat is too high. Keeping it on low heat ensures that the sauce cooks evenly.
- You can add prawns, sausage, or ham to boost the protein in this dish and cater to your needs. Fry these ingredients separately and mix them in during step three.
Nutrition Information:
Now you’ve seen how easy and budget-friendly this egg stir fry recipe is. Roll up your sleeves and have this delicious dish on your table in just 15 minutes! đŸ‘Œ
You May Also Like
Super yummy base recipe. I added some mushrooms and used hoisin instead of oyster sauce because that’s what I had on hand. It was simple and fast, and is delicious over rice. Thank you for the recipe!