Bacon And Egg Stir-Fry

Serves: 5

Terry Wiza

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

57

Spice

49

Sweetness

52

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Sugar

8 large

Egg

1 tsp

Cornstarch

Directions:

1

Make the candied bacon: Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels

2

Pour the drippings into a small bowl and set aside; wipe out the skillet

3

Cook the sugar with 1 teaspoon water in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until dark amber, about 5 minutes

4

Stir in the vinegar and star anise; simmer 1 more minute

5

Stir in the bacon until coated, then spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet to cool; discard the star anise

6

Make the stir-fry: Whisk the eggs with the wine and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a large bowl until frothy

7

Heat 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon drippings in the skillet over medium-high heat, swirling to coat

8

Add the scallions and cook, stirring, until just tender, about 15 seconds

9

Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and tilt to spread evenly

10

Cook until the edges just start setting, then stir rapidly with a rubber spatula until the eggs are almost set, about 1 more minute

11

Transfer to a plate and wipe out the skillet

12

Add 1 more tablespoon of the reserved bacon drippings to the skillet, swirling to coat

13

Add the tomatoes, sprinkle with the sugar and season with salt and pepper

14

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start breaking down, about 2 minutes

15

Add the cornstarch and cook, stirring, until the liquid thickens, 1 minute

16

Fold the scrambled eggs into the tomato mixture

17

Sprinkle with the candied bacon and more scallions; serve over rice

18

Photograph by Levi Brown