Indonesian
Orak-Arik (Indonesian Scrambled Egg & Veg)
Soft scrambled egg tossed with cabbage and carrot — a homey, 15-minute Indonesian way to turn a couple of eggs into a meal.
About this recipe
Orak-Arik (Indonesian Scrambled Egg & Veg) is a indonesian lunch for 2 that is a fast, high-heat stir-fry — have everything chopped before the wok gets hot. It’s built around egg, and it takes around 15 min start to finish. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 3 egg
- 2 cups, shredded cabbage
- 1, julienned carrot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1 stalk spring onion
- 2 shallot buy
Equipment
Method
- 1
Fry sliced shallot and garlic in oil until fragrant.
~2 min
- 2
Add carrot and cabbage; stir-fryStir-fry.Cook small pieces fast over high heat while constantly moving them.Glossary → until just tender, 4 min.
~5 min
- 3
Push aside, scramble the egg, then toss everything with soy and white pepper; finish with spring onion.
~4 min
Smart swaps
Out of something? Try one of these.
- Garlic
- garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push.
- Shallots
- half a small red onion — milder, but close.
- Soy sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) or, in a pinch, a mix of Worcestershire sauce and water.
- Spring onion
- thinly sliced onion or chives for the finish.
Cook's notes
- Smash each clove with the flat of your knife first — the skin slips off and it minces in seconds. How to mince garlic →
- Dice the onion before anything heats up so it’s ready when the pan is — a even dice cooks evenly. How to dice an onion →
- Keep the white and green parts separate — whites go in early with the aromatics, greens at the end. How to chop spring onions →
- Cut carrots into thin matchsticks so they soften in the same time as everything else. How to julienne carrots →
- Do your chopping first (mise en place). With everything prepped, the actual cooking here is only about 12 min.
Storage & leftovers
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
Frequently asked
How long does Orak-Arik (Indonesian Scrambled Egg & Veg) take to make? +
Around 15 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: induction hob, frying pan / wok. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
What can I use if I'm missing an ingredient? +
Common swaps for this dish: Garlic → garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push; Shallots → half a small red onion — milder, but close; Soy sauce → tamari (gluten-free) or, in a pinch, a mix of Worcestershire sauce and water. See the full list of smart swaps above.
Can I make Orak-Arik (Indonesian Scrambled Egg & Veg) ahead of time? +
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
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