Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-fry

Name: Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-fry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 4 small to medium tomatoes (about 500 g, 1 pound); 1 spring onion; 4 eggs; 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

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Servings

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Calories

333

This 10-minute Chinese tomato egg stir-fry is a dish you’ll find on many Chinese home dinner tables. It’s fast, easy, cheap, and delicious. And vegetarian!

Ingredients

Directions

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.
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.
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!