---
title: "Stir-Fried Zucchini with Egg (西葫芦炒鸡蛋)"
description: "Stir-Fried Zucchini with Egg is a refreshing, delicious Quick & Easy Home-style dish. The zucchini is tender and juicy, the egg is fragrant and fluffy, and adding Tomato brings a sweet-tart flavor that Goes with Rice beautifully. Egg provides high-quality protein and lecithin, while zucchini is rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, making this a nutritionally balanced meal."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_xi-hu-lu-chao-ji-dan.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/vegetable_dish_xi-hu-lu-chao-ji-dan/"
---

# Stir-Fried Zucchini with Egg

**西葫芦炒鸡蛋 · xī hú lu chǎo jī dàn**

> Time: 15 min · Difficulty: Easy · Calories: 224 kcal · Serves: 2 servings · Category: [Vegetables](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/vegetable_dish/) (素菜)

Stir-Fried Zucchini with Egg is a refreshing, delicious Quick & Easy Home-style dish. The zucchini is tender and juicy, the egg is fragrant and fluffy, and adding Tomato brings a sweet-tart flavor that Goes with Rice beautifully. Egg provides high-quality protein and lecithin, while zucchini is rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, making this a nutritionally balanced meal.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_xi-hu-lu-chao-ji-dan.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 500 g Zucchini (西葫芦) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose zucchini with bright green skin, a heavy feel, and no blemishes.
- 3 pieces Eggs (鸡蛋) — per serving
  - Tip: Use fresh Egg with clean shells and no cracks.
- 10-20 ml Cooking oil (食用油) — per serving
  - Tip: Any regular vegetable oil will do.
- 6 g Salt (食用盐) — per serving
  - Tip: Regular table salt is fine.

### Optional

- 100 g Tomato (西红柿)
  - Tip: Pick ripe Tomato with a reddish color and plump flesh.

## Tools

Wok, Cleaver / chef's knife, Cutting board, Bowl, Spatula

## Method (9 steps)

1. **Prep the Tomato** — Wash the Tomato, cut into small pieces, and set aside.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Don't cut the pieces too large so they release their juices faster.
   ![Step 1: Prep the Tomato](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_xi-hu-lu-chao-ji-dan/step_1.jpg)
2. **Prep the Zucchini** — Wash the zucchini, cut into diamonds about 4cm on each side, and set aside.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: Diamond slices cook evenly and look more appealing.
   ![Step 2: Prep the Zucchini](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_xi-hu-lu-chao-ji-dan/step_2.jpg)
3. **Make the Egg Mixture** — Crack 3 Egg into a Bowl, beat until well combined, and set aside.
   - Duration: 40 sec
   - Tip: You can add a little cooking wine to remove any fishy smell.
   ![Step 3: Make the Egg Mixture](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_xi-hu-lu-chao-ji-dan/step_3.jpg)
4. **Heat the Wok and Add Oil** — Heat the Wok, then add 5ml - 10ml Cooking oil.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: For the best result, pour in the egg mixture when the oil is just starting to smoke.
   ![Step 4: Heat the Wok and Add Oil](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_xi-hu-lu-chao-ji-dan/step_4.jpg)
5. **Stir-Fry the Egg** — Pour in the Egg, keep stirring until it sets, then use a Spatula to break it into small pieces and transfer to a Bowl. Set aside.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: Don't overcook the Egg; keep it tender and moist.
   ![Step 5: Stir-Fry the Egg](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_xi-hu-lu-chao-ji-dan/step_5.jpg)
6. **Stir-Fry the Tomato** — Add another 5ml - 10ml Cooking oil to the wok, pour in the Tomato, and stir-fry until softened.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Frying until red oil appears gives a better result.
   ![Step 6: Stir-Fry the Tomato](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_xi-hu-lu-chao-ji-dan/step_6.jpg)
7. **Braise the Zucchini** — Add the zucchini and stir-fry evenly. Add 6g Salt, reduce the heat, and wait 4 - 5 minutes.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: After adding salt, the zucchini will release water. Braise it in its own moisture; no extra water is needed.
   ![Step 7: Braise the Zucchini](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_xi-hu-lu-chao-ji-dan/step_7.jpg)
8. **Combine and Stir-Fry** — Add the reserved Egg and stir-fry over medium heat for 15 seconds.
   - Duration: 15 sec
   - Tip: Don't stir-fry too long; just let the Egg absorb the sauce.
   ![Step 8: Combine and Stir-Fry](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_xi-hu-lu-chao-ji-dan/step_8.jpg)
9. **Serve** — Turn off the heat and plate the dish.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: Enjoy while hot for the best texture.
   ![Step 9: Serve](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_xi-hu-lu-chao-ji-dan/step_9.jpg)

## Tips

- Don't stir-fry the zucchini too long, or it will lose its crisp texture.
- The Tomato is the finishing touch; it's recommended not to skip it.
- Braising over low heat during cooking helps preserve the natural flavor of the ingredients.

## Overview image

![Stir-Fried Zucchini with Egg — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/other_xi-hu-lu-chao-ji-dan_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/vegetable_dish/西葫芦炒鸡蛋/西葫芦炒鸡蛋.md

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