Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 unit

Sweet onion

sliced

70 g

Snow peas

trimmed

4 unit

Imitation crab sticks

shredded

2 unit

Eggs

beaten

80 ml

Water

lukewarm

1 tsp

Chicken soup stock granules

1.5 tbsp

Soy sauce

1.5 tbsp

Mirin

1 tsp

Katakuriko

1 tbsp

Sesame oil

for stir frying

Step 1
~2 min

Prepare the snow peas by removing the strings and rinsing them.

Step 2
~2 min

Blanch the snow peas in boiling water with a little salt for 30-60 seconds to retain color.

Step 3
~2 min

Immediately drain and soak the blanched snow peas in cold water.

Step 4
~2 min

Drain the snow peas well after soaking.

Step 5
~2 min

Beat the eggs in a bowl.

Step 6
~2 min

Cut the sweet onion in half lengthwise and then into 1 cm thick slices.

Step 7
~2 min

Shred the imitation crab sticks.

Step 8
~2 min

In a separate bowl, combine lukewarm water, chicken soup stock granules, soy sauce, mirin, and katakuriko to make the sauce.

Step 9
~2 min

Heat sesame oil in a pan.

Step 10
~2 min

Stir-fry the sliced onion in the heated oil until it becomes transparent.

Step 11
~2 min

Add the snow peas and shredded crab sticks to the pan and stir-fry quickly.

Step 12
~2 min

Mix the combined sauce ingredients thoroughly.

Step 13
~2 min

Add the sauce to the pan with the vegetables and crab sticks.

Step 14
~2 min

Mix rapidly to thicken the sauce.

Step 15
~2 min

Once the sauce comes to a boil, pour the beaten egg into the center of the pan.

Step 16
~2 min

Cover the pan with a lid and let it sit for 30 seconds until the egg is partially set.

Step 17
~2 min

When the egg is soft set, turn off the heat.

Step 18
~2 min

Serve the dish immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Don't overcook the eggs to maintain a soft, fluffy texture.

Adjust the amount of soy sauce to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The sauce can be prepared in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed rice

Pair with a side of miso soup

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Miso soup
Steamed rice
Pickled vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Common home-style cooking.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Quick lunch

Popularity Score

65/100

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