Tender Spinach and Egg Stir-fry: Simple and Nutritious!
Spinach and Egg Stir-fry Recipe: A Delicious and Healthy Dish
Whip up a quick and nutritious meal with ingredients from your fridge! This spinach and egg stir-fry recipe takes only about 5 minutes to prepare. The delightful combination of fluffy scrambled eggs and fresh spinach, enhanced by the savory notes of oyster sauce and aromatic scallion oil, makes it a perfect side dish or a light meal. It’s a crowd-pleaser for all ages, so give it a try!
Main Ingredients
- 150g fresh spinach (about one handful)
- 3 fresh eggs
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 stalk scallion (use both white and green parts)
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, crack the 3 eggs into a bowl. Whisk them gently with a fork or whisk until the yolks and whites are well combined. You don’t need to whisk them vigorously.
Step 2
Wash the scallion stalk, pat it dry, and then finely mince it. Chopping it finely helps to release its fragrant flavor into the dish.
Step 3
Wash the spinach thoroughly under running water several times to remove any dirt or debris. Pay close attention to the roots, as they can hold soil. Once clean, drain the water, trim off any wilted leaves or the tough root ends, and set aside.
Step 4
Heat 1 Tbsp of cooking oil in a non-stick skillet over low heat. Pour in the whisked eggs. As the eggs begin to set, gently scramble them with a chopstick or spatula, creating soft curds. Avoid overcooking, as this can make them dry. Aim for a moist texture before removing them from the pan. Cook slowly over low heat.
Step 5
Transfer the cooked scrambled eggs to a separate plate. This helps prevent them from clumping together when you stir-fry them with the spinach later.
Step 6
Add the remaining 2 Tbsp of cooking oil to the same skillet. Heat over medium-low heat.
Step 7
Add all the minced scallions to the skillet. Stir-fry them until fragrant and slightly softened to create scallion oil. This infuses the dish with a wonderful aroma and depth of flavor. Be careful not to burn them.
Step 8
Once the scallions are fragrant, add the prepared spinach to the pan. Stir-fry quickly over high heat. Spinach wilts very fast, so cook it for only about 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until it softens slightly. Overcooking will release too much water and make the texture mushy.
Step 9
When the spinach has just begun to wilt, add the scrambled eggs back into the skillet. Gently combine them with the spinach.
Step 10
Finally, add 1 Tbsp of oyster sauce and stir everything together to coat. Turn off the heat immediately. The residual heat from the pan will finish cooking the dish and allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Stir for about 10 more seconds. Your delicious spinach and egg stir-fry is ready to be enjoyed with a warm bowl of rice!
