Published Sep 12, 2024
Tomato Eggs
Chinese tomatoes and eggs is a humble Chinese recipe that is often served at home. Called 蕃茄炒蛋 or 西红柿炒蛋, Chinese stir-fried tomatoes and eggs are very popular in China and Taiwan. To make scrambled eggs with tomatoes, you need a few basic ingredients such as eggs, tomatoes, salt, sugar, sesame oil and white pepper. It is basically scrambled eggs with tomatoes, stir-fried in a wok, with a red tomato sauce, unlike the Americanized version of egg foo young filled with an assortment of vegetables and protein. This is a great Chinese recipe that you should add to your cooking repertoire. It’s very easy and quick to make, and absolutely wholesome, nutritious and perfect with rice or noodles.
Recipe Ingredients
Here are the main ingredients that go into Chinese tomatoes and eggs.
Egg Sesame oil Shaoxing wine Tomato Salt and sugar
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Tips – How To Cook Tomato Eggs
As simple as it sounds, this recipe is hard to master. I have tasted many recipes that are not properly cooked; the dish is either too runny, watery, or simply overcooked.
To make perfect scrambled eggs, keep stirring the beaten eggs back and forth using a spatula. This technique ensures the eggs form nice, chunky pieces. Timing is crucial—you don’t want runny or overcooked eggs. As soon as the scrambled eggs are set, turn off the heat and set them aside. Use juicy, ripe tomatoes—Campari tomatoes are recommended because they are juicier, sweeter, and less acidic. Combine the scrambled eggs with the tomatoes, but be careful not to overcook.
What To Serve With Tomato Eggs
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