Two-Minute Stir-Fried Garlic Scapes with Eggs
两分钟做好蒜苔炒鸡蛋 · pan chinese cuisine
The author recalls that in their college dorm, garlic scapes went by three different regional names — suantai, suantai (alternate character), and suanhao — a nod to how many names this one vegetable has across China. When shopping, snap the thick root end to check that the scapes are crisp and fresh.
Priya RamanSeattle home cook obsessed with South Indian food. I make dosa batter from scratch every Sunday and I'm slowly converting my whole neighborhood to cardamom chai. Ask me about tadka!Nutrition & allergens
Contains:Egg
Per serving (4 servings)
- Energy (kcal)
- 66.4(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
- Protein (g)
- 5.4(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
- Fat (g)
- 3.2(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
- Carbs (g)
- 4.2(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
- Sodium (mg)
- 61.3(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Estimated from verified ingredient data for the original formula — not lab values, and one dish is not a full meal.
3.53 oz — trimmed, cut into even pieces
egg鸡蛋
3.0 whole
Techniques you'll use
- Stir-frying ↗
Cook small pieces in stages, then bring them together while their textures are distinct.
Steps
- 1
Step 1
Start with a fresh, bright-green bunch of garlic scapes. When buying them at the store, snap the thick root end to check that they are crisp.
✅ Done when: The scapes should be vivid green with a crisp root end that snaps cleanly.
- 2
Step 2
Trim off the tough root ends, pinch off the tips, and rinse the scapes under clean water.
✅ Done when: The scapes are trimmed of roots and tips and rinsed clean.
- 3
Step 3
Cut the scapes into evenly sized, moderate-length pieces.
✅ Done when: All the pieces are uniform in size and length.
- 4
Step 4
Crack three eggs into a bowl and add a little salt.
✅ Done when: The eggs are in the bowl with the salt added.
- 5
Step 5
Beat the eggs.
✅ Done when: The eggs are fully beaten into a uniform, smooth liquid.
Heat oil in a wok. When the oil is hot, pour in the egg liquid, scramble until just set, and scoop the eggs out.
✅ Done when: The eggs are cooked through and set; remove them while still tender.
Heat oil in the wok again. Add Sichuan peppercorns, scallion, ginger, and dried chilies, then add the garlic scapes and stir-fry over high heat.
✅ Done when: The aromatics are fragrant and the scapes are bright green and just turning tender-crisp.
When the scapes are nearly done, return the eggs and stir-fry together. Salt to taste just before removing from the wok.
✅ Done when: The scapes are tender-crisp, everything is evenly combined, and the dish is seasoned just before serving.
- 9
Step 9
Done in about two minutes — fast, easy, and great over rice.
✅ Done when: The dish is plated, with crisp scapes and tender eggs throughout.
- 10
Step 10
Serve with steamed rice for the best pairing.
✅ Done when: The stir-fry is served hot alongside rice.