Stir-fried Melientha with eggs is a simple traditional Lao dish made with natural ingredients that can often be found near home. It has a delicious taste and is a good way to enjoy fresh local vegetables when they are in season.
Ingredients:
- 1–2 handfuls of melientha (use only the young shoots and tender leaves)
- 2–3 chicken eggs
- 1 bulb of garlic
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1–2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon seasoning powder
Cooking Instructions:
- Wash the sweet leaf vegetables thoroughly and drain off the excess water.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan. Add the garlic and fry until golden and fragrant.
- Crack the eggs into the pan and stir until they are partially cooked.
- Add the sweet leaf vegetables to the pan.
- Add the oyster sauce, salt, and seasoning powder. Stir everything together and cook until the vegetables are just tender. Do not stir-fry for too long, as the vegetables may become too soft.
- Transfer the dish to a plate and serve warm with rice.
