Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry

Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry is a dish featuring juicy, sweet and sour tomatoes combined with fluffy scrambled eggs, resulting in a flavorful and succulent dish. It's one of the best accompaniments to steamed rice in Chinese cuisine. It also serves as a great option for those unsure of what to eat during weekdays or evenings.

6 Reviews
6 Comments
POSTED:01/06/2024
Level:Easy
Yield:1-2 servings
Total:8 min
(includes chilling time)
Active:15 min

There are many ways to prepare this dish, but no matter how you cook it, the combination of tomatoes and eggs is always simple, inexpensive, delicious, and healthy. Let's learn how to make it together.


1. How to choose tomatoes?

Select ripe tomatoes. Ripe tomatoes provide ample juicy acidity.


2.How to cook tomatoes properly?

The best way to cook tomatoes is to first rinse them under warm water, rubbing them gently on both sides. Warm water effectively removes any pesticide residues on the surface of the tomatoes. Then, you can proceed to cut them into small pieces for cooking. This method ensures both nutrition and safety.


3.Should I scramble the eggs first or stir-fry the tomatoes first?

①Scramble the eggs first. This is a more common practice. The method is to fry the eggs first, then set them aside, and stir-fry the tomatoes in the same pan. This approach allows the main ingredients to blend well and results in a delicious texture.

②Stir-fry the tomatoes first. This method is less common. Start by quickly stir-frying the tomatoes in a hot pan, then set them aside. Next, heat some oil in the pan, crack and fry the eggs, and finally add the stir-fried tomatoes back into the pan with a pinch of salt. This approach maintains the shape of the ingredients, with the tomatoes retaining their vibrant red and yellow colors. The flavors of the main ingredients remain distinct without fully blending, preserving their individual tastes.

Each person can adjust the method according to their own taste preferences.

INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tomatoes
  • 2 eggs

ACCESSORIES

  • Appropriate amount of green onion
  • Sugar
  • Amount of water starch
  • Garlic

SEASONINGS

  • Cooking oil
  • salt
  • Pepper

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Prepare the ingredients, three tomatoes, three eggs, green onions and ginger in moderation.

Recipe: 3 tomatoes, 3 eggs, green onions, ginger.

STEP 2

Cut off the roots of the tomatoes and cut into chunks and set aside, beat the eggs with a few drops of white vinegar and a pinch of salt to fluff and deodorize the egg mixture.

Instructions for preparing tomato chunks and beating eggs for a fluffy mixture.

STEP 3

Put a little more oil than usual in the pan, put down the egg mixture and slide it apart. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Increase oil in pan, pour egg mixture, separate, remove from pan.

STEP 4

Without washing the pan, sauté the onion and ginger, add the tomatoes and sauté the soup.

Sauté onion, ginger, tomatoes, and soup in the same pan without washing.

STEP 5

Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 1-2 tablespoons of sugar to taste and toss to coat.

Add salt and sugar to taste and toss.

STEP 6

The smooth and sweet and sour tomato and egg stir-Fry are ready, and the soup is also super delicious with rice and noodles!

Delicious tomato and egg stir-fry with rice and noodles.

Recipe analyzer

  • Recipes: Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry
  • Main Ingredients:6
  • Servings per recipe:1
  • Servings size:880 g
Nutritional Summary of Recipe
Amount per 717 g= 1 serving(s)
  • Energy (calories):409 kcal
    14%
  • Protein:22.75 g
    30%
  • Fat:20.03 g Why gray?
    19%
  • Carbohydrates:36.59 g
    18%
Calorie breakdown
  • Protein: 22%
    91 kcal
  • Fat: 44%
    180 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 34%
    138 kcal
The chart shows the percentage of calories intake (energy) coming from the respective macronutrients (fats, protein and carbohydrates).
Omega 6 : Omega 3
1:1
20:1
16:1
Both fatty acids are essential, but nowadays the majority of western diets include excessive amounts of Omega 6 acid.

The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.

6 REVIEWS

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HazelSeptember 27, 2024

Tomato scrambled eggs are colorful and fragrant, eggs are tender, tomatoes are sweet, every bite is a delicious enjoyment, it is simply a home-cooked food that people can't stop eating!
reply:
September 29, 2024
Thank you for your compliments! Scrambled eggs with tomatoes is a simple but delicious home-cooked dish, I hope you keep enjoying the flavor.
HarrisonSeptember 14, 2024

whenever I scramble my tomato scrambled eggs, the eggs always tend to fall apart, any tips on how to keep the eggs more intact and not fall apart?
reply:
September 16, 2024
Try adding a little bit of cornstarch or a little bit of milk to the beaten egg mixture and stirring well, or gently stirring with a spatula when scrambling the eggs to get a good handle on the heat, which will help keep the integrity of the eggs.
AnnaJuly 31, 2024

Super love it, totally didn't think my first stir fry would be this good, thanks!
thomasJuly 18, 2024

Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry, a simple classic with a delicious flavor, is a common favorite in home cooking.
AdamJune 01, 2024

I've always loved this Chinese Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry, I've always wanted to try to make it myself but never found the right recipe, today I came across this recipe and followed it, it came out delicious, I'm so happy, it was perfect!
JunJune 01, 2024

This tomato scrambled eggs are smooth and tart, I followed the recipe to a T and was very happy with it!
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