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
- Yield
- 2 servings
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.西葫芦炒鸡蛋是一道清爽可口的家常快手菜,西葫芦软嫩多汁、鸡蛋鲜香松软,加入西红柿后更添酸甜风味,十分下饭。鸡蛋提供优质蛋白质和卵磷脂,西葫芦含有丰富的维生素 C 和膳食纤维,搭配食用营养均衡。

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Method9 steps
- 1
Prep the Tomato
处理西红柿
Wash the Tomato, cut into small pieces, and set aside.
西红柿洗净,切成小块,备用
1 min
- Don't cut the pieces too large so they release their juices faster.切块不宜过大,以便更快炒出汁水

- 2
Prep the Zucchini
处理西葫芦
Wash the zucchini, cut into diamonds about 4cm on each side, and set aside.
西葫芦洗净,切成边长约为 4cm 的菱形,备用
2 min
- Diamond slices cook evenly and look more appealing.菱形片受热均匀且外形美观

- 3
Make the Egg Mixture
准备蛋液
Crack 3 Egg into a Bowl, beat until well combined, and set aside.
打三个鸡蛋到碗里,打散搅匀,备用
40 sec
- You can add a little cooking wine to remove any fishy smell.可以加入少许料酒去腥

- 4
Heat the Wok and Add Oil
热锅注油
Heat the Wok, then add 5ml - 10ml Cooking oil.
热锅,锅内放入 5ml - 10ml 食用油
30 sec
- For the best result, pour in the egg mixture when the oil is just starting to smoke.油热到微微冒烟时倒入蛋液效果最好

- 5
Stir-Fry the Egg
炒鸡蛋
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.
倒入鸡蛋,保持翻炒至鸡蛋成固体,用锅铲分成小块后盛到碗里,备用
2 min
- Don't overcook the Egg; keep it tender and moist.鸡蛋不要炒得太老,保持鲜嫩

- 6
Stir-Fry the Tomato
炒西红柿
Add another 5ml - 10ml Cooking oil to the wok, pour in the Tomato, and stir-fry until softened.
锅内再放入 5ml - 10ml 食用油,倒入西红柿,炒至变软
1 min
- Frying until red oil appears gives a better result.炒出红油效果更佳

- 7
Braise the Zucchini
焖炒西葫芦
Add the zucchini and stir-fry evenly. Add 6g Salt, reduce the heat, and wait 4 - 5 minutes.
倒入西葫芦一起翻炒均匀,放入 6g 食用盐,将火调小然后等待 4 - 5 分钟
5 min
- After adding salt, the zucchini will release water. Braise it in its own moisture; no extra water is needed.加盐后西葫芦会出水,利用自带的水分焖熟,无需额外加水

- 8
Combine and Stir-Fry
混合翻炒
Add the reserved Egg and stir-fry over medium heat for 15 seconds.
倒入备用的鸡蛋,中火翻炒 15 秒
15 sec
- Don't stir-fry too long; just let the Egg absorb the sauce.时间不宜过长,让鸡蛋吸附汤汁即可

- 9
Serve
出锅
Turn off the heat and plate the dish.
关火,盛盘
30 sec
- Enjoy while hot for the best texture.趁热享用口感最佳

Extra tips
- Don't stir-fry the zucchini too long, or it will lose its crisp texture.西葫芦不宜久炒,否则会失去爽脆口感
- The Tomato is the finishing touch; it's recommended not to skip it.西红柿是点睛之笔,建议不要省略
- Braising over low heat during cooking helps preserve the natural flavor of the ingredients.制作过程中通过小火焖煮可以保留食材的原汁原味
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