Name: Chinese Fried Eggs in Soy Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 6 large eggs; 3 tbsp cooking oil; 2 star anise; 3 tsp light soy sauce; 1 tsp dark soy sauce; 500 ml water; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1 red chili pepper, chopped; 1 green onion, chopped

1

Heat cooking oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Crack the eggs into the wok and fry until the whites are set and the edges are crispy and golden brown. Flip and cook briefly on the other side to ensure the yolk is firm (over-hard). Remove the eggs and set aside.

2

In the same wok, add star anise, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, water, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

3

Return the fried eggs to the wok with the sauce. Gently spoon the sauce over the eggs and let them simmer for about 1-2 minutes to absorb the flavor.

4

Sprinkle the chopped red chili pepper and green onion over the eggs.

5

Increase the heat to high and cook for another minute to slightly thicken the sauce.

6

Transfer the eggs and sauce to a plate and serve immediately.