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Stir-Fried Spinach with Eggs

菠菜炒鸡蛋bō cài chǎo jī dàn

Time
15 min
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
350 kcal
Yield
1 serving

Stir-Fried Spinach with Eggs is a light and refreshing home-style quick & easy dish. The spinach is tender and the eggs are fragrant, making it a popular flavor enjoyed across both northern and southern China. Spinach is rich in iron, folate, and vitamins, while eggs provide high-quality protein and lecithin. Eating them together helps nourish the blood and strengthen the body.菠菜炒鸡蛋是一道清淡爽口的家常快手菜,菠菜软嫩、鸡蛋鲜香,属于南北皆宜的大众风味。菠菜富含铁、叶酸和维生素,鸡蛋提供优质蛋白与卵磷脂,搭配食用有助于补血养气、增强体质。

Stir-Fried Spinach with Eggs

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Method8 steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Spinach

    处理菠菜

    Trim the roots from the spinach, wash it, place it in a colander, and blanch it in boiling water.

    菠菜去根,洗净,放在篮子里,焯水

    3 min

    • Blanching removes oxalic acid from the spinach and improves the texture.焯水可以去除菠菜中的草酸,口感更好
    Step 1: Prepare the Spinach
  2. 2

    Prepare the Egg Mixture

    准备蛋液

    Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until well combined.

    将鸡蛋打入碗中,搅匀

    1 min

    • Whisk the egg mixture thoroughly so the scrambled eggs turn out fluffier.充分打散蛋液,炒出来的鸡蛋更蓬松
    Step 2: Prepare the Egg Mixture
  3. 3

    Heat the Wok and Add Oil

    热锅加油

    Heat the wok and add 10ml of cooking oil.

    热锅,加入 10ml 油

    30 sec

    • Heat over medium heat to avoid the oil temperature getting too high and producing smoke.中火加热,避免油温过高产生油烟
    Step 3: Heat the Wok and Add Oil
  4. 4

    Scramble the Eggs

    炒鸡蛋

    Once the oil is hot, pour in the egg mixture. Stir-fry over medium heat for 15 seconds, first forming an omelet, then use a spatula to cut it into small pieces.

    油热后,倒入鸡蛋液,中火翻炒 15 秒,先煎成蛋饼,然后再用锅铲切成小块

    45 sec

    • Do not cook the eggs too long; keep them soft and tender.鸡蛋不要炒太久,保持软嫩口感
    Step 4: Scramble the Eggs
  5. 5

    Remove the Eggs

    盛出鸡蛋

    Turn off the heat, transfer the egg pieces to a plate, and do not wash the wok.

    关火,将鸡蛋块盛到盘子中,不要洗锅

    20 sec

    • Using the residual egg aroma left in the wok makes the spinach more flavorful.利用锅底残留的蛋香炒菠菜会更美味
    Step 5: Remove the Eggs
  6. 6

    Stir-Fry the Spinach

    炒菠菜

    Turn the heat back on, add 5ml of cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, add the spinach and stir-fry over high heat for 15 seconds. Then add the egg pieces and stir-fry until evenly combined.

    重新开火,倒入 5ml 油,油热后,放入菠菜,大火翻炒 15 秒后,倒入鸡蛋块,翻炒均匀

    40 sec

    • Spinach cooks quickly; stir-frying over high heat keeps it a vibrant green.菠菜易熟,大火快炒能保持色泽翠绿
    Step 6: Stir-Fry the Spinach
  7. 7

    Season

    调味

    Add 5g of salt and 100ml of drinking water, and stir-fry over high heat for 10 seconds.

    加入 5g 盐、100ml 饮用水,大火翻炒 10 秒

    20 sec

    • Adding a small amount of water makes the dish more moist and less dry.加少量水可以使整道菜更加滋润不干涩
    Step 7: Season
  8. 8

    Serve

    出锅

    Turn off the heat and plate the dish.

    关火,盛盘

    15 sec

    • Serve hot for the best flavor.趁热食用味道最佳
    Step 8: Serve

Extra tips

  • If you find any issues or improvements to the process while following this guide, please submit an Issue or Pull request.如果您遵循本指南的制作流程而发现有问题或可以改进的流程,请提出 Issue 或 Pull request。

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