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Classic Hong Kong-style Corned Beef and Egg Sandwich

groups2 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 5 minsskilletCook: 10 minsscheduleTotal: 15 minsoutdoor_grillPan-fried
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9 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:01:53
warningStay safe

Ensure hands are clean before cracking eggs to prevent cross-contamination from bacteria on the shells.

Crack 4 eggs into a bowl, add 1/4 tsp of salt, beat thoroughly with a fork, then add 4 tsp of full-fat evaporated milk and mix well.

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Watch out

Beat the evaporated milk and eggs thoroughly

otherwise, they may separate during cooking and ruin the texture

Ingredients:Egg (4 piece)Salt (0.25 tsp)evaporated milk (4 tsp)
Tools:forkbowl
02
Preparation
00:03:16
warningStay safe

The edges of the can are very sharp; avoid touching the opening with your fingers to prevent cuts.

Open 1 can of corned beef using the pull tab, turn out the beef and slice it into 2 equal portions.

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Pull the ring steadily when opening the can

otherwise, the tab might snap off and make it hard to open

Ingredients:corned beef (1 piece)
Tools:knife
03
Active Cooking
00:04:34
warningStay safe

Hot oil may splatter slightly when pouring ingredients; keep a safe distance.

Heat an iron wok, add 1 tbsp of oil, pour in half of the egg mixture, stir quickly until softly scrambled, then remove.

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Stir quickly and do not use high heat

otherwise, the eggs will become overcooked and lose their smooth texture

Ingredients:Cooking oil (1 tbsp)Eggevaporated milk
Tools:spatulawok
04
Active Cooking
00:05:17

Place half of the corned beef into the wok, pan-fry slowly until the surface is slightly browned, then remove.

local_fire_departmentMedium-low heat
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Turn the corned beef occasionally

otherwise, it can easily burn and taste bitter due to its sugar content

Ingredients:corned beef
Tools:spatulawok
05
Active Cooking
00:06:01

Put the remaining half of the corned beef into the wok, pour in the remaining half of the egg mixture, stir-fry until cooked into a patty, then remove.

local_fire_departmentMedium-low heat
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Watch out

Control the heat when cooking the egg and beef mixture

otherwise, it will easily stick to the bottom

Ingredients:corned beefEgg
Tools:spatulawok
06
Preparation
00:07:07

Take 4 slices of white bread and spread a layer of margarine evenly across the surface of each slice.

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Watch out

Soften the margarine at room temperature before spreading

otherwise, it will tear the bread surface

Ingredients:White bread (4 piece)margarine (2 tbsp)
Tools:knife
07
Preparation
00:08:00

Take 2 buttered bread slices, layer the pan-fried corned beef first, then the scrambled eggs, and assemble into the first style sandwich.

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Watch out

Distribute the filling evenly

otherwise, the sandwich will have uneven thickness when sliced

Ingredients:White bread (2 piece)corned beefEgg
08
Preparation
00:08:40

Take the other 2 buttered bread slices, layer the cooked corned beef and egg mixture, and assemble into the second style sandwich.

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Spread the filling while it is still warm so the margarine melts slightly for extra flavor.

Ingredients:White bread (2 piece)corned beefEgg
09
Active Cooking
00:09:01
warningStay safe

Keep fingers away from the serrated blade when cutting; keep your hand steady to avoid slipping and cuts.

Relax your hand, use a bread knife to trim off the crusts of both sandwiches, then cut them diagonally into triangles to finish.

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Watch out

Cut the sandwiches with light and steady pressure

otherwise, pressing too hard will deform the filling

Tools:bread knife

groceryAll Ingredients

Egg4 piece
Salt0.25 tsp
evaporated milk4 tsp
corned beef1 piece
Cooking oil1 tbsp
White bread4 piece
margarine2 tbsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

forkbowlknifespatulawokbread knife