Tomato Egg Stir-Fry
type: Recipe
headline: Tomato Egg Stir-Fry Recipe for Western Grocery Kitchens
description: Cook Chinese tomato egg stir-fry with supermarket tomatoes, eggs, green onion, and practical substitutions for a fast rice dinner.
author: Chinese Food at Home
language: en
recipe cuisine: Chinese
recipe category: Main dish
keywords: beginner, vegetarian, quick, one-pan
recipe yield: 2 servings
prep time: PT8M
cook time: PT8M
total time: PT16M
recipe ingredient: egg: 4 large.
recipe ingredient: tomato: 3 medium.
recipe ingredient: green onion: 2.
recipe ingredient: neutral oil: 2 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: sugar: 1 tsp.
recipe ingredient: rice: Cooked rice, to serve (optional).
recipe instructions: Scramble the eggs
  type: HowToStep
  text: Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt. Cook them in hot oil until just set, then remove from the pan.
recipe instructions: Cook the tomatoes
  type: HowToStep
  text: Add the tomatoes and sugar. Cook until the tomatoes soften and release juice.
recipe instructions: Finish
  type: HowToStep
  text: Return the eggs, fold gently, and add sliced green onion. Serve over rice.
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about: Tomatoes
about: Green onion
about: Sugar
mentions: Any ripe supermarket tomato works. Cherry tomatoes are reliable in winter.
mentions: Green onions may be sold as scallions or spring onions.
mentions: Use chives or a small amount of yellow onion if green onions are unavailable.
mentions: Add a splash of ketchup if tomatoes are pale or out of season.
mentions: Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes, Canned diced tomatoes, well drained, Ripe plum tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes are often the best winter option. If using canned tomatoes, cook off excess liquid before returning the eggs.
mentions: Green onion: Chives, Thinly sliced yellow onion, Garlic chives. If using yellow onion, cook it briefly with the tomatoes so it softens.
mentions: Sugar: Honey, Maple syrup, A small spoon of ketchup. Use less sweetener if tomatoes are naturally ripe and sweet.
suitable for diet: https://schema.org/VegetarianDiet

faq
type: FAQPage
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language: en
main entity: Can I make tomato egg stir-fry without a wok?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes. A nonstick skillet is ideal because eggs release easily and the dish cooks quickly over medium-high heat.
main entity: Why does my tomato egg stir-fry taste flat?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: It usually needs either more salt, a small amount of sugar, or riper tomatoes. A spoon of ketchup can help weak supermarket tomatoes.
main entity: What should I serve with tomato egg stir-fry?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Serve it with plain rice, garlic ginger fried rice, cucumber salad, or soy sauce eggs for a low-effort meal.

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