By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 3
279 cal · 15 min
Stir-Fried Chinese Chives with Egg
Recipe GLPRafbdc211cb8840
A simple and classic Chinese preparation where tender Chinese chives are quickly stir-fried with scrambled eggs in hot oil, creating a delicate, savory dish with a subtle onion flavor. This quick-cooking recipe celebrates the mild, slightly sweet character of Chinese chives in a light main course.
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Ingredients
6 to 8 ounces Chinese chives, cut into 2-inch pieces
4 large eggs
1/4 cup cooking oil or neutral fat
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk together with a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined and slightly frothy.
Rinse and trim the Chinese chives, then cut them into 2-inch pieces.
Heat the cooking oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
Add the cut Chinese chives to the hot oil and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until they begin to soften and become fragrant.
Pour the whisked eggs directly into the wok over the chives and continue stirring gently but continuously.
Cook, stirring frequently, until the eggs are fully set and reach an internal temperature of 160°F, about 2 to 3 minutes. The mixture should look creamy and soft.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately while hot.
Comments
Chinese chives are the real hurdle here: none of the major Charlotte chains (Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, Kroger) stock them regularly, so you'll need an Asian market, likely in the Ballantyne or University area, adding a special trip. The recipe itself is genuinely quick—15 minutes is honest—and the cost per serving runs about $1.50 once you have the chives, making it cheap for a weeknight. Eggs are a pantry staple and this dish reheats fine the next day, but the one-ingredient barrier means it's best suited to someone already running that errand or living near an Asian grocer.
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