Chinese Tomatoes and Eggs - Rasa Malaysia (2024)

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Chinese Tomatoes and Eggsis a traditional dish made with stir-fried eggs and tomatoes. Thistomato eggsrecipe is both easy and quick, taking only 15 minutes to prepare. It’s delicious!

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

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.

How To Make Tomatoes and Eggs

There are many tomatoes and eggs recipes, but here is my easy version that takes just 3 simple steps.

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Step 1. Break the eggs into a bowl and use chopsticks or a fork to beat them. Add salt, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, and ground white pepper. Continue to beat and stir until well combined.

Step 2. Heat a wok or skillet with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Add the egg mixture and use a spatula to spread the eggs evenly. Stir continuously until the eggs start to form lumps. Gently break the lumps into smaller pieces. Once the eggs are fully cooked, remove them from the wok or skillet and set aside.

Step 3. Clean the wok or skillet and heat it again with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Add the tomato wedges and stir quickly. Add the sugar and water to the tomatoes. Cover with a lid and cook for about 30 seconds. Transfer the eggs back into the wok, stir-fry for another 30 seconds, then dish out and serve immediately.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What To Serve With Tomato Eggs

For a wholesome Chinese meal at home, I recommend the following recipes.

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