Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-fry
This Chinese tomato egg stir-fry is a classic and home-style dish that is commonly made at casual family dinners. It is simple and fast to make, yet tastes delicious over a bed of warm rice. This dish is tangy and savory with a hint of sweetness from the sugar and tomatoes. Feel free to adjust the egg and tomato ratio to your preference.
Make This Recipe
Ingredients
1 large tomato
1 clove garlic
1 stalk scallion
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp vegetable oil
Preparation
- Prepare the tomato by cutting it into medium size chunks
- Crack the eggs and whisk them so that the yolk and whites are completely combined
- Heat 2 tbsp of oil over medium heat and add the egg mixture to the pan
- Lightly fold the eggs as they cook and remove from heat before they are completely cooked
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil with the minced garlic and add tomato chunks
- Gently press on the tomato chunks with a spoon to release some of the juices
- When the tomato juice begins to bubble, add the eggs
- Stir-fry and season with salt and sugar to taste
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped scallions to serve
Recipe Tips:
Ripe tomatoes work best for this recipe since they are sweeter and more juicy. High heat and oil make the eggs fluffy. This dish is usually served with rice, but it also goes well with noodles.
Nutrition
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Learn MoreServing Size | 4 |
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Calories | 183 |
Fat | 15.3g |
Saturated Fat | 3.3g |
Cholesterol | 219mg |
Sodium | 659mg |
Carbohydrates | 4.3g |
Dietary Fiber | 0.7g |
Protein | 8g |