Scrambled Egg Stir-Fry with Carrots and Green Beans

Orak-Arik with Carrots and Green Beans

This delightful Indonesian stir-fry, known as Orak-Arik, is a simple yet flavorful dish featuring scrambled eggs, crisp carrots, and tender green beans. It’s perfect as a quick meal, served alongside warm rice.

Ingredients:

• 1 large egg
• 1 medium carrot
• 4-5 green beans
• 4 cloves of shallots
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Salt to taste
• Sugar to taste
• Seasoning (such as bouillon or stock powder) to taste
• Cooking oil for sautéing

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vegetables:

   • Wash the carrot and peel it. Slice it thinly into matchstick-sized pieces.
   • Rinse the green beans and cut them diagonally into bite-sized pieces.

2. Prepare the Aromatics:

   • Peel the shallots and garlic. Chop the shallots coarsely and mince the garlic finely.

3. Sauté the Aromatics:

   • Heat a small amount of cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant and golden brown.

4. Cook the Vegetables:

   • Add the sliced carrots and green beans to the skillet. Stir and cook until the vegetables begin to soften.

5. Add the Egg:

   • Crack the egg into the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the egg is fully cooked and scrambled.

6. Season the Dish:

   • Season with salt, sugar, and your choice of seasoning. Adjust to taste.

7. Serve:

   • Transfer the Orak-Arik to a serving dish and enjoy hot with a bowl of steamed rice.

This recipe offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors, with the crispness of the vegetables perfectly complemented by the savory egg. Enjoy this simple yet satisfying dish as part of a wholesome meal.