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Crab-Imitation Egg Stir-Fry
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A clever Shanghai classic that transforms silky stir-fried egg whites into a dish that looks and tastes remarkably like luxurious crab meat.
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超簡單 #宴客菜【賽螃蟹】4樣材料 #賀年 #素食｜炒出嫩滑蛋白要訣 Shanghai Stirfry Egg White (Taste like Crabmeat but XCrab?) (CC)
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Cooking Steps
10
STEP 1 OF 10
Separate the Eggs
Separate egg whites from yolks, setting one yolk aside for topping.
Go to YouTube · 0:29STEP 2 OF 10
Mix Egg Whites
USES
Egg, whites only (6 whole)·Fresh Milk (80 ml)·Cornstarch (3 teaspoon)·Salt (teaspoon)
Lightly beat egg whites, then add milk, cornstarch, and salt. Mix until smooth.
Go to YouTube · 1:03STEP 3 OF 10
Trim the Broccoli
Cut broccoli into small florets, peeling the thick outer skin from the stem.
Go to YouTube · 1:16STEP 4 OF 10
Blanch the Broccoli
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Broccoli, cut into florets (1 piece)
Boil water with a little oil and salt, then blanch broccoli for about 2 minutes.
Go to YouTube · 2:04STEP 5 OF 10
Arrange on Plate
Arrange broccoli in a circle on a plate, placing stems in the centre to create a raised bed.
Go to YouTube · 2:42STEP 6 OF 10
Heat Oil in Wok
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Cooking Oil (4 tablespoon)
Heat wok on medium-high heat and add a generous amount of oil.
Go to YouTube · 3:00STEP 7 OF 10
Cook Egg Whites
Pour in egg white mixture, reduce to low heat, and gently push and fold until just half-set.
Go to YouTube · 3:29STEP 8 OF 10
Place on Broccoli
Spoon the soft egg whites onto the centre of the broccoli arrangement and gently toss.
Go to YouTube · 3:53STEP 9 OF 10
Add Egg Yolk
USES
Egg, yolk only, reserved (1 whole)
Make a small indent in the centre of the egg whites and place the reserved egg yolk on top.
Go to YouTube · 4:09STEP 10 OF 10
Serve with Vinegar
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Zhenjiang Vinegar, served on side (3 tablespoon)
Drizzle a little Zhenjiang black vinegar over the dish just before serving.
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