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Water Dropwort and Egg Stir-Fry

Water dropwort blasted with rice wine, then soft eggs—aromatic, rice-friendly stir-fry for one.

Total 14 min Skillet Easy 1 servings
Skillet Budget-friendly mealsCooking for one10-minute meals
Water Dropwort and Egg Stir-Fry

High-heat rice wine with water dropwort first, then eggs—crunch and aroma stay intact.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 5 min · Cook 9 min

  1. Rinse 180 g water dropwort and cut into about 5 cm lengths; drain well. Peel and mince 1 garlic clove.
  2. Beat 2 eggs in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Heat a skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil. When hot, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 15 seconds).
  4. Add water dropwort and stir-fry over high heat about 30 seconds.
  5. Pour 1 tbsp rice wine down the side of the pan; over high heat, blast-fry about 30 seconds until the aroma lifts and greens stay crisp.
  6. Push water dropwort to the side; pour eggs into the center. When edges set, gently push into soft curds with a spatula (about 1 minute).
  7. Toss water dropwort and egg together; add 1/4 tsp salt and a pinch of white pepper. Serve immediately.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • High heat cooks off wine so greens do not stew.
  • Drain vegetables well before cooking; excess water steams them and softens the texture.

Same day best; reheat over high quickly.

Substitutions

Water spinachBok choy

FAQ

What should I do if the vegetables release water?

Drain them well and cook in batches so the pan stays hot instead of turning the vegetables soft and watery.