Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry (aka 番茄炒蛋 in Chinese), is a popular household dish in China and Taiwan. It's easy to see why - it's not only tasty, it's also easy to make!
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To be honest, I never thought this dish was anything out of the ordinary because I grew up eating it. Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry is a super common dish in Chinese and Taiwanese households!
However, when I made it in college, my non-Asian friends were surprised by the dish, and that's when I realized - oh this is definitely not as common here. They loved it though! And, that is one reason I'm putting the recipe online.
How to serve Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry
Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry can be served as a side dish when you are eating family style. This means there's many dishes served at the same time (meat, veggies, seafood, etc.) and everyone has a bowl and/or plate, and usually with rice, and you can eat everything together as desired.
You can also serve this as a main dish for lunch or dinner too! You can serve this with rice or noodles. Recently I've also heard of many folks making this for breakfast too!
How to make Chinese tomato egg stir fry (Step by Step)
First, gather your ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tsp michiu (rice cooking wine)
- 2 tablespoon cooking oil of choice, separated
- 4 medium tomatoes, cut in to wedges
- 4 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 green onion, chopped
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and season with salt and micniu (cooking wine)
Heat up a cooking pan or wok over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and allow it to heat up.
Add beaten eggs and once the eggs start solidifying, scramble and then remove from heat.
Add another tablespoon of cooking oil in to pan, and add tomatoes and garlic. Stir fry for about a minute, and then cover for another minute.
Uncover, and add the scrambled eggs back in to pan.
Add sugar, salt, and sesame oil and stir fry for another minute or until tomatoes have softened to your liking.
Sprinkle the chopped green onions, stir to mix well.
Remove from heat and serve!
Storage & Reheating
Storage:
- Let cool completely before storing.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
- Not recommended for freezing (tomatoes and eggs both lose texture).
Reheating:
- Stovetop (best): Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of oil or water until warmed through.
- Microwave: Heat in 20-30 second bursts, stirring in between, to avoid overcooking eggs.
FAQ
Can I use cherry tomatoes instead of regular tomatoes?
Yes! Cherry or grape tomatoes work well - just halve them and stir fry until softened.
Do I have to use michiu (rice cooking wine)?
No - you can skip it, but it is used to remove the 'eggy' taste (some people don't like it) but you can skip it or substitute with dry sherry or Shaoxing wine.
Can I make this spicy?
Absolutely. Add a chopped chili pepper or a spoonful of chili crisp when cooking the tomatoes.
What should I serve it with?
Steamed white rice is the most common, but it also works with noodles or even as a breakfast dish with toast. OR you can even make it a noodle soup!
Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry Recipe
Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry is a popular and comforting dish in Chinese and Taiwanese households. Fluffy scrambled eggs are stir fried with juicy tomatoes, garlic, and green onions for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- Salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon michiu (rice cooking wine)
- 2 tablespoon cooking oil, separated
- 4 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 green onion, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat eggs and season with salt and michiu.
- Heat a wok or pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Pour in eggs, cook until set, scramble, and remove from pan.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add tomatoes and garlic, stir fry for 1 minute, then cover for another minute.
- Uncover, return the scrambled eggs, and add sugar, salt, and sesame oil. Stir fry for about 1 minute until tomatoes soften.
- Sprinkle green onions, stir to combine, and serve hot.
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 174Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 224mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 8g
The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information.
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