4.7 from 9 votes
Vegan Chinese Tomato "Egg" Stir Fry
This vegan version of a simple Chinese comfort food, fanqie chaodan (番茄炒蛋), uses crumbled tofu and eggy kala namak for a rich, saucy tomato stir fry dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 side servings
Calories: 214 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 lb fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 block firm or extra-firm tofu (around 12 to 16 oz; see Note 1)
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (*can sub with mirin, sake, or dry sherry)
- ¼ tsp fine salt or 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ⅛ tsp Turmeric (see Note 2)
- 1 tsp kala namak aka black salt (*optional; sub with 1/2 tsp salt or to taste)
- 1 tsp sugar (*optional)
- 2 scallions, diced
Instructions
- Set a wok on high heat and pour in the oil. While the oil is still heating up, crumble in the tofu, followed by the chopped tomatoes, Shaoxing wine, salt, black pepper, and turmeric.
- Give everything a stir, then turn heat down to medium-low and cover with the lid half ajar.
- Check on the wok and give it a stir every five minutes or so, to dislodge any bits stuck to the bottom. Simmer until the tomatoes are broken down and the sauce is thick enough for your liking (15 minutes for me). If the wok starts to dry out before the tomatoes are soft enough, add more water, 1/4 cup at a time.
- Turn off the heat. Taste a spoonful to check for seasoning. If it's too acidic for your liking, add 1 tsp of sugar.
- Stir in 1 tsp kala namak, sprinkled over diced scallions, and serve.
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Notes
- Any kind of tofu that's medium or firmer will work for this recipe. Heck, I've even used soft tofu for this recipe, which works, but tends to break up into too-small pieces and doesn't have the right mouthfeel.
- Turmeric is here to add that eggy colour. Literally just a pinch is enough; 1/8 tsp is the upper limit. Don't add any more than that or it will impact the taste of the final dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Sodium
789mg
(33%)
Potassium
387mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1345IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3side servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 789mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 387mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1345IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.