Chinese Tomato Egg

Chinese Tomato Egg

Classic Chinese home-style stir-fry with silky scrambled eggs and sweet-tangy tomatoes. This beloved comfort dish (番茄炒蛋) is simple, satisfying, and perfect over steamed rice.

Total Time
13 mins
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Rating
4.8/5

Ingredients

  • 1
    Large Eggs
    4 large eggs
  • 2
    Tomatoes
    3 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 3
    Scallions
    2 scallions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
  • 4
    Sugar
    1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 5
    Salt
    1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 6
    Vegetable Oil
    3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 7
    Shaoxing Wine
    1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry (optional)
  • 8
    White Pepper
    Pinch of white pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Beat eggs in a bowl with a pinch of salt and white pepper until smooth and well combined.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.

  3. 3

    Pour in the beaten eggs and let them set for 10 seconds, then gently scramble with a spatula, creating large, fluffy curds.

  4. 4

    Remove eggs from the wok when they're just set but still slightly wet. Set aside on a plate.

  5. 5

    Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the same wok. Add white parts of scallions and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  6. 6

    Add tomato wedges and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to break down and release their juices.

  7. 7

    Add sugar and remaining salt to the tomatoes. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes until tomatoes are soft and saucy.

  8. 8

    Add Shaoxing wine if using, and let it sizzle for 10 seconds.

  9. 9

    Return the scrambled eggs to the wok and gently fold them into the tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute to heat through.

  10. 10

    Garnish with green parts of scallions and serve immediately over steamed rice.

Tags:
chinese-cuisinestir-frycomfort-foodhome-stylerice-dish

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