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Tomato Egg Stir Fry - Chinese Recipe

Tomato Egg Stir Fry

A beloved Chinese home-cooked dish featuring juicy tomatoes and tender scrambled eggs. Quick, nutritious, and perfectly balanced - ready in just 10 minutes!

Prep Time15m
Cook Time30m
Yield4 servings
Cuisine
#Home Cooking#Tomato#Eggs#Quick#Rice#Classic#Beginner-Friendly

Ingredients

  • 400g ripe tomatoes (3-4 medium), cut into 2-3cm chunks
  • 4 large eggs (about 200g)
  • 2 green onions, whites and greens separated, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 tsp sugar (about 5g, enhances freshness)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (about 3g)
  • 1/2 tsp light soy sauce (optional, for umami)
  • 1 tbsp tomato ketchup (optional, for color and flavor)
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil (about 40ml)
  • 2 tbsp water (about 30ml)
  • Pinch of white pepper (optional)
  • Few drops of sesame oil (optional, finish)

Steps

  1. Prep: Wash tomatoes, remove stems, cut into 2-3cm chunks (don't cut too small or they'll turn mushy). Crack eggs into bowl, add 1/4 tsp salt and pinch of white pepper. Beat vigorously with chopsticks until surface has fine bubbles.
  2. Scramble eggs (key step): Heat 2 tbsp oil in wok over medium-high heat until 70% hot (about 350°F/180°C, oil shimmers slightly). Pour in eggs, let bottom set then quickly scramble. Cook just until set and tender yellow (about 30 seconds). Remove immediately. *Don't overcook - keep them tender!
  3. Stir-fry tomatoes: Add 1 tbsp oil to wok. Add white parts of green onions and garlic (if using), stir-fry 10 seconds until fragrant. Add tomato chunks, stir-fry on medium-high heat 1 minute.
  4. Release juices: Add 1 tsp sugar (helps tomatoes release juices). Continue stir-frying 2-3 minutes until tomatoes soften and release juices. Gently press tomatoes with spatula to help release more liquid.
  5. Season: Add 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp light soy sauce (if using), 1 tbsp ketchup (if using). Stir well. Add 2 tbsp water for more sauce if desired.
  6. Combine: Add scrambled eggs back to wok. Quickly toss to coat eggs with tomato sauce. Stir-fry about 30 seconds.
  7. Finish: Add green parts of onions, drizzle few drops of sesame oil (if using). Toss twice and serve immediately.

Tips

Pro Tips: 1) High heat and quick cooking = tender eggs. Remove as soon as set. 2) Choose ripe, juicy tomatoes for best results. 3) Sugar is essential - it enhances the tomato's natural sweetness. 4) Adjust water based on preference: more for saucy, less for dry. 5) Ketchup adds color and depth but isn't mandatory. 6) Ideal egg:tomato ratio is 1:2. 7) Variations: add green peppers, wood ear mushrooms, or tofu for extra nutrition. 8) Total time: 5 min prep, 5 min cook. Difficulty: Beginner. 9) Serves 2-3, perfect with rice or noodles.

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