Foolproof Stir-fried Eggs with Green Peppers

Stir-fried eggs with green peppers is a classic home dish loved by everyone – it’s simple to make with common ingredients, yet it really tests your skill in controlling the heat and paying attention to the details. A delicious Foolproof Stir-fried Eggs with Green Peppers recipe.

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Prep
5m
Cook
5m
Total
10m
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Spice
1/5
Cuisine
Chinese

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Foolproof Stir-fried Eggs with Green Peppers

Ingredient Amount
green peppers 2-3
eggs 5 as needed
scallions
salt
cooking oil
  • green peppers2-3
  • eggs5 as needed
  • scallions
  • salt
  • cooking oil

Cooking StepsHow to cook Foolproof Stir-fried Eggs with Green Peppers step by step

  1. Foolproof Stir-fried Eggs with Green Peppers
    Step 1

    Crack the eggs into a bowl. You can add a pinch of salt and a dash of white pepper (to remove any egginess).

  2. Foolproof Stir-fried Eggs with Green Peppers
    Step 2

    Remove the seeds from the green peppers and cut into even pieces. Dry-toast them in a wok without oil over low heat until blistered and fragrant, then set aside.

  3. Foolproof Stir-fried Eggs with Green Peppers
    Step 3

    Heat the wok, then add cold oil. Toss in the scallion segments and the toasted peppers. If the eggs weren’t salted enough, add a bit more salt now. Stir-fry until fragrant, then pour in the beaten eggs. Don’t stir right away — let the bottom set first.

  4. Foolproof Stir-fried Eggs with Green Peppers
    Step 4

    Once the bottom has set, give the wok a flip (or simply stir with a spatula).

  5. Foolproof Stir-fried Eggs with Green Peppers
    Step 5

    Continue stir-frying for 1–2 minutes, then turn off the heat and plate up. You’re done! The finished dish is vibrant and bright — golden eggs with emerald peppers, the egg and pepper aromas melding together in a savory, mildly spicy bite. It’s the perfect a dish that is especially good with rice, delicious alongside steamed rice, mantou, or noodles.

Foolproof Stir-fried Eggs with Green Peppers

Stir-fried eggs with green peppers is a classic home dish loved by everyone – it’s simple to make with common ingredients, yet it really tests your skill in controlling the heat and paying attention to the details. A delicious Foolproof Stir-fried Eggs with Green Peppers recipe.

Ingredients

  • 2-3 green peppers
  • 5 as needed eggs
  • scallions
  • salt
  • cooking oil

Instructions

  1. Crack the eggs into a bowl. You can add a pinch of salt and a dash of white pepper (to remove any egginess).

  2. Remove the seeds from the green peppers and cut into even pieces. Dry-toast them in a wok without oil over low heat until blistered and fragrant, then set aside.

  3. Heat the wok, then add cold oil. Toss in the scallion segments and the toasted peppers. If the eggs weren’t salted enough, add a bit more salt now. Stir-fry until fragrant, then pour in the beaten eggs. Don’t stir right away — let the bottom set first.

  4. Once the bottom has set, give the wok a flip (or simply stir with a spatula).

  5. Continue stir-frying for 1–2 minutes, then turn off the heat and plate up. You’re done! The finished dish is vibrant and bright — golden eggs with emerald peppers, the egg and pepper aromas melding together in a savory, mildly spicy bite. It’s the perfect a dish that is especially good with rice, delicious alongside steamed rice, mantou, or noodles.

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