Spinach and Eggs - Chinese Style

Ready in 10 minutes, this Chinese Spinach Eggs recipe is a perfect low-carb vegetarian option for lunch or dinner.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: asian, Chinese

Diet: Diabetic, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 654kcal

Author: Lei

Boil Spinach and Prepare sauce: Boil spinach in water until fully wilted and done. Drain the water and arrange the cooked spinach on a plate. Combine soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl
Sauté Garlic and Cook Eggs: In a frying pan, add oil and garlic, cooking until the garlic turns lightly golden. Set the garlic aside. Whisk eggs and add them to the pan, breaking them into small pieces.
Integrate Sauce with Eggs: Reduce the heat to low and add fried garlic and the sauce to the pan with the cooked eggs. Mix the sauce thoroughly with the eggs.
Plate the Dish: Pour the egg and sauce mixture over the prepared spinach on the plate.

Spinach: You have options for the spinach in this recipe—frozen, pre-washed leaves, or my personal preference, fresh spinach. The fresh one gives a unique texture with both stems and leaves. If you can get your hands on organic spinach, it’s even better in terms of taste. I usually find them at the local farmers market.
Eggs: The number of eggs you include in this recipe depends on your preference.
Garlic: Having fried garlic on hand is incredibly handy in the kitchen. I prepare a batch to cut down on cooking time, and the bonus is that it can be used in various other dishes as well.
Cornstarch: Cornstarch serves two purposes here: it thickens the sauce and helps the flavor cling to the spinach. If you decrease the amount, the consistency might get a bit runny, but be cautious not to add too much, as it can lead to lumps and make it too thick to blend well with the spinach.

Whisk with Water for Tender Eggs: Adding 1 tablespoon of water while whisking the eggs results in a much tender and moist texture.
Generous Oil for Flavorful Eggs: For delicious eggs, use more oil while frying. Opt for olive oil if health is a concern.
Hot Oil for Aromatic Eggs: Wait until the oil reaches a higher temperature before adding whisked eggs to create egg bubbles and release a great aroma.