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.