Cantonese Scrambled Eggs (黄埔炒蛋)

Ingredients

  • 5 medium eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • a slurry of 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/8 tsp white pepper powder
  • 1/8 tsp MSG

Preparation

  • Optional: separate the whites and yolks, whisk the whites until large bubbles start to form.
  • If using any add-ins, cook your add ins.
  • Once you’re almost ready to fry, add the whites back to the yolks. Whisk again. If you did not separate the eggs, whisk for 1 minute or until you start to see big bubbles.
  • Add in the seasoning. Quick whisk.
  • If you have any add-ins, add the add-ins. Quickly combine.
  • Fry everything in the pan (according to the method in the video).

Source: Chinese Cooking Demystified via Youtube.