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Step-by-step
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Prep Eggs and Aromatics First
Crack eggs into a bowl and beat until uniform and slightly foamy — this helps them cook evenly. Add a pinch of salt and, optionally, a splash of Shaoxing or rice wine. Chop green onions, garlic, or other aromatics and have everything staged before the heat goes on. Cut any vegetables like tomatoes into chunks ahead of time. Stir-frying moves fast — nothing should be fetched mid-cook.
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Stir-Fry Eggs in a Screaming-Hot Skillet
Heat skillet over medium-high to high until very hot. Add enough oil to coat the bottom; wait for it to shimmer, then pour in beaten eggs all at once. Eggs set fast. After 10 seconds on high (up to 50 seconds on medium-high), they should be mostly set but still slightly runny on top. Scramble and fold gently into large, soft curds. Don't leave them unattended — they'll overcook. The moment they look just set and still glossy, move them to a bowl immediately. Residual heat keeps cooking them off the pan. For a full stir-fry: add more oil, reheat over high, cook aromatics (e.g. garlic) ~30 seconds. Add vegetables; cook medium to medium-high, stirring, 3–5 minutes. Return eggs, stir together 50 seconds to 3 minutes until fully set. Total active time: roughly 3–6 minutes.
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Doneness Cues & Common Mistakes
Eggs are done when fully set, opaque, and firm with no translucent or wet areas — not browned or rubbery. Target internal temp is 160°F, though you'll read visuals, not a thermometer. Biggest mistake: pan not hot enough. Preheat until oil shimmers before adding eggs. A cool pan makes them flat and tough. Second mistake: overcooking early. Pull eggs while slightly underdone — residual heat finishes them. Serve immediately. They firm up fast as they sit.
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