Niratama which translates to garlic chives eggs is a wonderful side dish for any Japanese meal. It has a delicious flavor and unique texture. The nira (garlic chives) are packed with vitamins and fiber. And the eggs (tama) add a good source of protein. Together they make a healthy, nutrient dense dish.
Ingredients
- 300 g Nira (Chinese Chives)
- 4 Eggs
- 1 Pinch Salt
- 1 Pinch Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- 2 teaspoon Sake
- 1 teaspoon Oyster Sauce
- 2 teaspoon Soy Sauce
Instructions
- Wash nira in water.
- Chop nira into 2” sections.
- Separate stems and leaves.
- Crack eggs in a bowl.
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper to bowl.
- Scramble eggs.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil to a pan and add eggs on high heat.
- Slightly mix eggs while they cook, the eggs should be runny.
- Combine 2 teaspoon of sake, 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, and 2 teaspoon of soy sauce in a small bowl.
- In a pan add 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the stems of the nira on high heat, follow with the leaves after the stems soften.
- Add sauce mixture to nira.
- Once nira is cooked add sauce mixture and eggs, do not over cook.
- Serve
Video
Tried this recipe?Mention @cookingjapanese or tag #cookingjapanese!