Chinese Coin-Purse Eggs With Ginger Spinach

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 2
Chinese Coin-Purse Eggs With Ginger Spinach
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 lb fresh spinach , cleaned , stemmed and patted dry
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon soy sauce ( to taste )
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 large eggs
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
332
Sugar
2g
Fat
27g
Chinese Coin-Purse Eggs with Ginger Spinach is a dish traditionally made during the Chinese New Year. The dish symbolizes wealth and good luck, as the spinach leaves represent money and the eggs resemble gold coins. The ginger adds a spicy kick, while the spinach and eggs provide a healthy and filling breakfast or lunch option. This dish is easy to make and can be customized to your liking, such as adding more vegetables or using different spices.

Instructions

1.Heat up a pan on medium-high heat and add peanut oil and sesame oil. Once heated, add minced ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
2.Sauté for 30 seconds, then add the spinach and stir to coat it with the oil and spices. Cook until spinach is wilted.
3.Add dry sherry, soy sauce, salt and pepper to taste and stir together.
4.In a separate non-stick frying pan, heat up the vegetable oil on medium-high heat.
5.Crack the eggs into the pan and fry until the whites have set but the yolks are still runny (or to your preference).
6.Serve the eggs on top of the spinach.

PROS

This dish is a great source of vitamins and protein.
The combination of eggs and spinach provides a healthy dose of iron, folate, and vitamin A.
The dish is also low-carb and filling.

CONS

This recipe may not be suitable for those with egg or spinach allergies.
Additionally, consuming raw spinach can lead to bloating or gas in some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This meal provides a balance of healthy fats, protein, and fiber. Spinach contains antioxidants that help protect against cancer and heart disease, while eggs provide choline which supports healthy brain function. The small amount of oil used to cook the recipe provides healthy fats that help our bodies absorb nutrients better.

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