Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-fry
Ingredients
- 4 smallto medium tomatoes)
(about 500 g, 1 pound
- 1scallion
- 4eggs
- ¾ tspsalt)
- ¼ tspwhite pepper
- ½ tspsesame oil
- 1 tspshaoxing wine
- 3 tbspvegetable oil)
(divided
- 2 tspsugar
- ¼ cwater
Directions
- 1
Start by cutting tomatoes into small wedges and finely chop the scallion.
- 2
Crack 4 eggs into a bowl and season with ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon white pepper, ½ teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine. Beat eggs for a minute.
- 3
Preheat the wok over medium heat until it just starts to smoke. Then add 2 tablespoons of oil and immediately add the eggs. Scramble the eggs and remove from the wok immediately. Set aside.
- 4
Add 1 more tablespoon oil to the wok, turn up the heat to high, and add the tomatoes and scallions. Stir-fry for 1 minute, and then add 2 teaspoons sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ cup water (if your stove gets very hot and liquid tends to cook off very quickly in your wok, add a little more water). Add the cooked eggs.
- 5
Mix everything together, cover the wok, and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the tomatoes are completely softened.
- 6
Uncover, and continue to stir-fry over high heat until the sauce thickens to your liking. Serve!
Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-fry
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About this Recipe
Craving a quick, comforting meal that tastes like home? This 10-minute Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-fry delivers on all fronts, offering a delicious, vegetarian solution perfect for any weeknight. It's a true staple of Chinese home cooking, proving that incredible flavor doesn't require hours in the kitchen.You'll love how effortlessly this classic comes together. It’s a staple on countless Chinese dinner tables for good reason: it's incredibly fast, easy, cheap, and deeply satisfying, proving that simple ingredients can create truly memorable flavors. With just 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cook time, it's a testament to efficient home cooking that never compromises on taste.Prepare for a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and subtly tangy flavors that are both bright and comforting. The tender, juicy tomatoes, cooked just enough to release their natural sweetness, create a light, flavorful sauce that beautifully coats the fluffy, tender eggs. Each bite offers a satisfying warmth, seasoned perfectly with a touch of salt, a hint of white pepper, and the fragrant depth of sesame oil and Shaoxing wine. This naturally vegetarian dish is incredibly approachable for cooks of all levels and offers a delightful balance at 333 calories per serving.While inherently simple, this Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-fry offers room to make it uniquely yours. You can easily adjust the amount of salt and sugar to find your ideal balance of sweet and savory notes. For a bolder aromatic finish, feel free to increase the amount of fresh scallion, or reduce it for a milder taste. The beauty of this home-style dish lies in its adaptable nature to personal preference.This easy Chinese stir-fry is ideal as a quick and comforting main course, especially delicious when served immediately alongside a warm bowl of steamed rice. It’s the perfect fuss-free meal to brighten up any weeknight dinner.