Tomato and Egg Stir Fry

Name: Chinese Tomato and Egg Stir Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 2 middle size tomatoes ( , cut into small wedges); small pinch of salt and pepper ( , for egg liquid); 1/4 cup oil; 1/8 tsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt ( , or to taste); 1 scallion ( , cut into inch pieces)

August 15, 2016 56 Comments

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

I shared tips for making the perfect classic Chinese style tomato and egg stir fry. It is juicy, tender and full of flavor.Have you seen this year’s Chinese olympic uniform, the media inside China describe it as one of the most classic Chinese dish–tomato and egg stir fry. Chinese red VS egg yellow!

Tomato and egg stir fry is the most popular dish on Chinese table. It is quick, easy but really not that simple to make the perfect version. The egg should be tender, wrapped with tomato juice and highlighted by a faint scallion aroma. This dish is one of the best partner of steamed rice, steamed buns or even noodles.

The key step of tender egg is to get it well beaten. Use a whisker to beaten the egg with a small pinch of salt and pepper until there is a small layer of fine bubbles. The air inside the egg liquid can help to make them fluffy and tender. Another key step is to choose mature enough tomatoes (juicy ones).

Heat around 1/4 cups of oil in wok until really hot, pour egg liquid in. Wait for seconds until the mixture firms. Turn off the fire immediately and then break into smaller pieces. Transfer egg out and leave the oil.

Add tomato wedges in and then use your spatula to slightly press them, so you can end up with more juices. Return egg back, add salt, sugar and scallion. Do a quick stir fry and serve immediately.

5 from 18 votes

Chinese Tomato and Egg Stir Fry

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

15 mins

Classic Chinese style tomato and egg stir fry-- with small tips to make the most perfect version in your life.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese cuisine

Keyword: egg, stir fry, tomato

Servings: 2

Calories: 354 kcal

Author: Elaine

Ingredients

2 eggs
2 middle size tomatoes , cut into small wedges
small pinch of salt and pepper , for egg liquid
1/4 cup oil
1/8 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt , or to taste
1 scallion , cut into inch pieces

Instructions

In a small bowl, crack and add a small pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until there is a small layer of fine bubbles and the mixture becomes slightly white.
Cut tomato in halves and remove the core and then further cut into small wedges.
Heat up oil in wok until really hot, stir egg mixture in. Wait for seconds until the egg liquid firms. Turn off the fire immediately and then break the egg into small pieces. Transfer the egg out and leave the oil in.
Add tomato wedges in, fry until juicy. Return egg pieces, add salt, sugar and scallion. Do a quick stir fry to combine everything well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Chinese Tomato and Egg Stir Fry

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354 Calories from Fat 297

% Daily Value*

Fat 33g51%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 223mg74%

Sodium 1537mg67%

Potassium 319mg9%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 1g4%