Niratama (Stir-Fried Garlic Chives with Eggs)
Niratama is a Japanese dish that highlights the unique flavor and texture of garlic chives, combined with fluffy eggs. It is easy to make, offers a good nutritional balance, and delivers a simple yet rich and satisfying flavor.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 bunch garlic chives (about 3.5 oz/100 g)
- 3 large eggs (about 2.1 oz/60 g each, including shell)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
For seasoning the eggs
- ½ tsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder
- ⅙ tsp salt
- a pinch of ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the garlic chives into about 1.5-inch (4 cm) pieces, separating the tough root ends from the tender leafy parts.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, add chicken bouillon powder, salt, and black pepper, and beat well to combine.
- Heat sesame oil in a pan. Once the pan is hot, add the tough parts of the garlic chives and stir-fry over high heat. (Be careful, as any moisture on the garlic chives can cause the oil to splatter.) When they start to soften, add the remaining leafy parts and continue stir-frying until wilted. Then, season with soy sauce.
- Push the chives to the edges of the pan and pour the egg mixture into the center.
- Once the eggs begin to set around the edges, turn off the heat. (The eggs are still mostly liquid at this stage, which is exactly how it should be.) Gently stir the eggs and chives together, letting the residual heat finish cooking the eggs.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Since the egg is partially cooked, make sure to reheat it thoroughly before eating.
Nutrition
Calories: 174.66kcal Carbohydrates: 2.98g Protein: 10.3g Fat: 13.76g Saturated Fat: 3.16g Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.36g Monounsaturated Fat: 5.28g Trans Fat: 0.03g Cholesterol: 245.52mg Sodium: 466.86mg Potassium: 249.01mg Fiber: 1.34g Sugar: 1.22g Vitamin A: 2534.29IU Vitamin C: 29.05mg Calcium: 84.89mg Iron: 2.05mg
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