Bento sides

Onion Carrot Egg Stir-Fry (Bento Side)

Name: Onion Carrot Egg Stir-Fry (Bento Side)
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese home cooking
Ingredients: Onion 0.5; Carrot 80g; Eggs 2

Onion and carrot sautéed sweet, then folded with egg—colorful and bento-friendly.

Total 17 min Skillet Easy 2 servings

Skillet Bento prepBudget cooking

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Soften onion and carrot before eggs so sweetness concentrates and the side stays light when cool.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 8 min · Cook 9 min

Slice onion; cut carrot into thin strips. Beat eggs with a pinch of salt and 1 tsp water until lightly frothy.
Stir-fry onion and carrot until tender.
Pour in eggs; fold until set; season with salt and soy sauce.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

Thinner carrot cooks faster.

Refrigerate 1–2 days.

Substitutions

Chopped scallions for aroma.

Optional add-ins

+Diced ham+Shredded cheese+Chopped scallions

FAQ

Can I skip soy sauce?

Salt alone is fine.

Freezer OK?

Not recommended—texture suffers.

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