Chili Garlic Scrambled Eggs (Well Done)

Chili Garlic Scrambled Eggs (Well Done)

Under 15 MinsHigh ProteinStovetopBreakfast • Lunch • DinnerThai
Easy
10min
280kcal
1person

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Flavorful scrambled eggs with aromatic chili and garlic, easy to make in an electric skillet, focused on stir-frying until perfectly cooked and dry.

If you're looking for a quick, easy meal with limited equipment, Chili Garlic Scrambled Eggs (Well Done) is the perfect answer. This dish elevates basic scrambled eggs to a bold, authentic Thai level by sautéing fresh bird's eye chilies and minced garlic until aromatic before adding the eggs. The highlight of this recipe is cooking the eggs fully to achieve a firm, satisfying texture that differs from soft-scrambled styles. Once fully cooked, the oyster sauce, soy sauce, and a hint of sugar coat the egg pieces beautifully, ensuring every bite served over hot jasmine rice is packed with flavor. Using an electric skillet is ideal for students or those in small spaces, as it distributes heat well to achieve that dry, aromatic stir-fry finish. High in protein and taking less than 10 minutes from prep to plate, these eggs will surely become your go-to meal for busy days.

Ingredients

  • 2 whole Eggs
  • 8 count Bird's eye chilies (sliced or coarsely crushed) (adjust to taste)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (coarsely minced)
  • 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
  • 0.5 tbsp Light soy sauce
  • 0.5 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1
    Set the electric skillet to medium-high heat (level 2 or 3). Add vegetable oil and wait for it to get hot (about 1 minute).
  2. 2
    Add bird's eye chilies and garlic, stir-fry until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  3. 3
    Crack the eggs into the skillet. Let them sit until the whites start to set slightly; do not rush to stir (about 30 seconds).
  4. 4
    Use a spatula to scramble and break the eggs apart. Season with oyster sauce, light soy sauce, and sugar (about 30 seconds).
  5. 5
    Stir-fry to combine the eggs with the seasonings. Continue stir-frying until the eggs are cooked through, dry, and no longer wet (about 2-3 minutes).
  6. 6
    Turn off the electric skillet. Serve over hot steamed rice (about 1 minute).

Chef's Tips

  • If you enjoy a charred aroma, stir-fry until the eggs are dry with light brown seared marks before turning off the heat.
  • You can substitute vegetable oil with lard for extra fragrance.

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