Stir-Fried Chives, Eggs and Shrimp is a classic home-style dish. The shrimp are bouncy, the eggs are tender, and the chives are fragrant. It’s a quick and savory dish, perfect with steamed rice or noodles.
🌴 Ingredients:
· 200g shrimp (fresh, deveined)
· 3 eggs (beaten)
· 1 bunch yellow chives (about 200g, washed and cut into sections)
🌴 Aromatics:
· 3-4 cloves minced garlic
· A small piece of minced ginger
🌴 Seasonings:
· 1 tbsp cooking wine (about 10ml, for marinating)
· 1 tsp cornstarch (about 5g, for marinating)
· A little egg white (for marinating)
· 1 tbsp light soy sauce (about 10ml)
· 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce (about 5ml)
· A pinch of sugar (to enhance freshness)
· A pinch of white pepper powder
· Salt, to taste
· Cooking oil, as needed
🌴 Instructions:
- Marinate the Shrimp
Devein the shrimp, rinse, and drain. Marinate with cooking wine, egg white, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper for 10 minutes. ⚠️ Note: This keeps the shrimp bouncy and tender. I’ve tried skipping the marinating step before, and the shrimp turned out tough and rubbery. - Prepare the Chives
Wash the yellow chives and cut them into 4-5cm sections, separating the stems and leaves. ⚠️ Note: They cook at different speeds, so separating them ensures even cooking. - Scramble the Eggs
Heat oil in the pan, add the beaten eggs, and scramble over medium heat. Set aside. ⚠️ Note: Scramble the eggs separately for a better texture. - Stir-fry the Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the pan and stir-fry over high heat until they turn pink and curl up. Set aside. ⚠️ Note: Don’t overcook them. I’ve tried cooking them too long, and they shrank and became tough. - Sauté the Aromatics
Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan with a little oil. Stir-fry over low heat until fragrant. ⚠️ Note: Don’t burn them. - Stir-fry the Chives
Turn to high heat, add the chive stems first, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Then add the leaves and stir-fry for another 20 seconds. ⚠️ Note: Keep the heat high to keep them crisp. I’ve tried cooking too long, and they released water and turned soggy. - Combine and Stir-fry
Add the scrambled eggs and shrimp. Add the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Stir-fry quickly over high heat. ⚠️ Note: Keep the heat high for the best “wok hei” flavor. - Season and Serve
Sprinkle with white pepper and add salt to taste. Turn off the heat and serve hot. ⚠️ Note: Taste before adding salt, as both the soy sauce and oyster sauce are salty.
💡 More Fresh and Savory Stir-fries:
If you enjoy this light and savory seafood and egg dish, you should also try my [Tomato and Egg Stir-fry] for another healthy and delicious option.
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💡 Tips:
Marinate the shrimp with egg white and cornstarch. Separate the chive stems and leaves. Scramble the eggs separately. Keep the heat high. Taste before adding salt.
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