Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-fry
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
333 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-fry
Description
This dish begins with eggs beaten with salt, white pepper, toasted sesame oil, and Shaoxing wine for a flavorful base. The eggs are quickly scrambled in hot oil and set aside to retain their tender curds. Tomatoes and scallions are then stir-fried high heat with sugar, salt, and a small amount of water to encourage softening and create a sauce.
After adding the cooked eggs back into the wok with the tomatoes, the mixture is covered briefly to allow the flavors to meld and tomatoes to soften fully. The final step involves stir-frying uncovered to thicken the sauce to a glossy consistency. The dish balances the umami and acidity of tomatoes with the silky texture of eggs and aromatic hints from sesame oil and Shaoxing wine.
Adjustments to seasoning can be made to taste, offering flexibility depending on personal preference. This stir-fry is typically served immediately as a simple home-style main or side dish.
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes about 500 g, 1 pound, small to medium
- 1 scallion
- 4 egg
- 3/4 tsp salt (divided, or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp Shaoxing wine
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/4-1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Start by cutting tomatoes into small wedges and finely chop the scallion.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mix everything together, cover the wok, and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the tomatoes are completely softened.
- Uncover, and continue to stir-fry over high heat until the sauce thickens to your liking. Serve!
Notes
- Adjust seasoning amounts to suit personal taste preferences.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 327mg | 109% |
| Sodium | 925mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 535IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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