Cabbage and Egg Stir-Fry

This Cabbage and Egg Stir-Fry Chinese Style is packed with savoury umami flavours with natural sweetness from the cabbage, eggs, shallots, dried shrimps and a hint of heat from the dried chilies. Full of natural goodness with minimal seasoning, you get to enjoy this stir-fry cabbage in less than 30 minutes.

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Yield 可做:

4 servings (shared with other dishes) 2-3份

Time 时间 Prep time: 15 mins 准备时间：15分钟 Cooking time: 15 mins 烹饪时间：15 分钟 Soaking time: 15 minutes 浸泡时间：15分钟

Ingredients 材料：

• +/- 600 grams cabbage +/- 600 克卷心菜
• 15-20 shallots 15-20 个小样葱
• 25 grams dried shrimps 25克 虾米
• 6 small dried chilli 6个小干辣椒
• 1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce 1/2 汤匙 生抽
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 茶匙 盐
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1/8 茶匙白胡椒

Method:

• Prepare the Dried Shrimp
  
  Rinse the dried shrimps, then soak them in water for 10-15 minutes. Once they’ve softened,
  drain off the excess water and pat them dry to prevent splattering during cooking.
• Prepare the Vegetables
  
  While the shrimps soak, wash the cabbage thoroughly and cut it into thin strips. Set it aside.
  Slice the shallots thinly and set them aside. Wash the chilies and remove the seeds.
• Cook the Ingredient
  
  Heat 3-4 tablespoons of neutral cooking oil in a wok or pan over low heat. Add the dried
  shrimps and sauté until golden brown. Then, add the sliced shallots and sauté until their
  edges turn golden. Add the dried chilies and toss everything a few times to infuse the flavors.
  
  Add the cabbage to the wok and increase the heat to high. Toss the cabbage well to mix with
  the aromatics. Once the cabbage begins to soften slightly, crack in 2 eggs and mix everything
  together.
  
  Season with salt, pepper, and ½ tablespoon of light soy sauce. Toss to coat the cabbage and
  eggs evenly with the seasoning. Continue to toss until the cabbage is tender and the eggs are
  cooked. Serve hot.

Cooking tips:

• Control the Heat
  Start with low heat when frying the dried shrimps to ensure they turn golden without burning. Increase the heat only when adding the cabbage to help it cook quickly while retaining its crunch.
• Pat the Dried Shrimps Dry
  After soaking, make sure to pat dry the dried shrimps. This step helps prevent splattering when they hit the hot oil and ensures they fry evenly.
• Toss, Don’t Stir
  When cooking the cabbage, toss it instead of stirring to avoid breaking the delicate leaves. This keeps the cabbage crisp and ensures it cooks evenly without turning soggy.
• Avoid Garlic
  Garlic can clash with the delicate flavor profile of this dish. It’s best to leave it out to allow the flavors of the dried shrimps, shallots, and cabbage to come through more clearly. This will help keep the dish authentic and balanced.

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