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Niratama: Garlic Chives and Eggs

Niratama, which translates to garlic chives eggs, is a fantastic side dish that complements any Japanese meal. This dish brings together garlic chives and eggs to create a flavorful and nutritious addition to your table. Its unique taste and texture make it a favorite among many.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 people

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

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Keyword Chives, Eggs, Garlic, Niratama
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