Indo-Chinese · serves 2

Chilli Egg

Boiled eggs given the chilli-chicken treatment. Twenty minutes.

20 min Easy Contains egg

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs, boiled and halved
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 capsicum, 1 onion, in squares
  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp chilli sauce
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Spring onion
  • 3 tbsp oil

Method

  1. Roll the halved eggs in cornflour, salt and pepper, then fry cut side down till a crust forms. Take out carefully.
  2. High heat, garlic 20 seconds.
  3. Onion and capsicum, 2 minutes, still crunchy.
  4. Soy, chilli sauce, vinegar, sugar and a splash of water. Let it bubble and thicken.
  5. Eggs back in, toss once — gently, they break easily.
  6. Spring onion. Fried rice or plain rice.

Questions people ask about Chilli Egg

How long does Chilli Egg take?

About 20 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. That is start-to-finish, so it works on a weeknight when you have not planned anything.

What can I use instead of eggs in Chilli Egg?

Use for binding, 1 tbsp besan whisked with 2 tbsp water per egg. For scrambles, crumbled firm tofu with a pinch of kala namak.

Can I make Chilli Egg ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

What do you serve with Chilli Egg?

Fried rice or plain rice. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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