Ji Dan Bao – Dan Cai Bao (Egg and Cabbage Bun)

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 0

Ji Dan Bao - Dan Cai Bao (Egg and Cabbage Bun)

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 -3 tablespoons peanut oil
	1 teaspoon diced garlic
	4 teaspoons diced gingerroot or 4 teaspoons pureed gingerroot
	1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce
	4 -6 diced scallions or 1/2 cup diced leek
	1/2 head green cabbage or 1/2 head bok choy , chopped coarsely
	3 -4 large eggs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

500

Sugar

Fat

23g

Ji Dan Bao - Dan Cai Bao is a popular street food in China, loved for its delicious fillings and soft steamed bun. This recipe has a flavorful filling of eggs, cabbage, soy sauce, garlic, and gingerroot, all wrapped in a soft and fluffy bun. This is a nutritious and balanced meal, an excellent combination of protein and vegetables. It's perfect for breakfast or lunch, and the filling can be easily modified to suit your taste or dietary preference. Give it a try to get a taste of authentic Chinese street food.

Instructions

1.	In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the peanut oil, garlic, and gingerroot. Fry for about 30 seconds.
2.	Add soy sauce and scallions or leek and fry until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
3.	Add chopped cabbage or bok choy, cover, and let cook for around 3 minutes or until the cabbage has wilted.
4.	Crack in the eggs and scramble them with the cabbage mixture, cook for around 2-3 minutes more or until the eggs are fully cooked.
5.	Serve in hot steamed buns.

PROS

This recipe is flavorful and filling.
It provides a good dose of protein and fiber, as well as vitamins and minerals found in eggs and cabbage.

It’s a great healthy breakfast or lunch option.

CONS

This recipe requires the use of steamed buns, which may not be commonly found in all grocery stores.

It’s not recommended for those with egg or soy allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is high in protein, fiber, and vitamins, especially vitamin C and K from the cabbage.
Eggs provide an excellent source of choline, which supports brain function. Soy sauce, garlic, and gingerroot have anti-inflammatory properties and may help boost the immune system.