Description
This quick and delicious 10-Minute Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry is a perfect weeknight dish, combining fluffy scrambled eggs with tangy tomato wedges in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. It’s a comforting and simple meal that requires minimal ingredients and comes together in minutes, ideal for a nutritious lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 5 large eggs
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of white pepper or black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (from the 2 tbsp, divided)
Tomato Sauce
- 2 medium-sized tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green onion, chopped (divided)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (remaining from the 2 tbsp, divided)
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce or soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the eggs: In a bowl, lightly beat the 5 large eggs with a pinch of salt and white or black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- Cook the eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble gently until soft and just set. Remove the eggs from the pan and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and half of the chopped green onion. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not burned.
- Add tomatoes and sauce ingredients: Add the tomato wedges to the skillet and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until they begin to soften. Then add the ketchup, oyster sauce or soy sauce, sugar, and water. Stir well to combine and let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine eggs and tomatoes: Return the cooked eggs to the skillet and gently fold them into the tomato sauce mixture. Cook together for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the eggs to warm through.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle the 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over the dish and stir briefly. Garnish with the remaining chopped green onions. Serve hot as a main dish with steamed rice or as a side.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use soy sauce instead of oyster sauce.
- Adjust sugar according to the sweetness of your tomatoes.
- You can add a pinch of white pepper for authentic flavor or substitute black pepper if unavailable.
- This dish pairs well with steamed jasmine rice for a complete meal.
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best taste and texture.
Keywords: Chinese egg stir fry, tomato and egg recipe, quick Chinese dinner, easy stir fry, 10-minute meal