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Tomato Egg Stir Fry

A beloved and quick Chinese home-cooking classic: juicy tomatoes stir-fried with fluffy scrambled eggs in a lightly sweet and savory sauce. Served over steamed rice, it is simple, nourishing, and deeply comforting.

20 minEasyServes 2240 cal/serving

ChineseDinnerStovetopVegetarianNut-FreeDairy-FreeGluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe tomatoes, cored, cut into wedges
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 4 tbsp neutral oil
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cups steamed white rice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season 4 beaten large eggs with a pinch of salt and beat until fully combined.

  2. 2

    Heat half the 4 tbsp neutral oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the eggs and scramble into large, just-set curds, about 1 minute. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. 3

    Add the remaining oil to the pan. Add 2 cloves minced garlic cloves and the white parts of 4 sliced green onions and stir-fry for 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Add 4 cored, cut into wedges ripe tomatoes and stir-fry over high heat until they soften and release their juices, about 2-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add 2 tsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free), 1 tsp granulated sugar, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Stir to combine, letting the sauce reduce slightly.

  6. 6

    Return the scrambled eggs to the pan and toss gently with the tomatoes. Drizzle with 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil. Top with the green parts of the green onions and serve over 2 cups steamed white rice.

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