Hou Bao Daan: Hong Kong-Style Fried Eggs

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This Hong Kong classic is usually made with over-easy eggs; hou bao means purse, which is what the white encasing the yolk resembles. It's even better with fried eggs, when the sauces slide over the bubbles and into the craters on top. Serve over steamed rice for an instant dinner.