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    Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-Fry

    Last Modified: July 6, 2022 - Published by: christieathome

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    Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-Fry. Soft silky eggs stir fried in a sweet tangy tomato sauce with green onions. Ready in 15 minutes!

    Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry

    My mother used to make this classic Chinese egg dish for our family of 5 all the time! She added some beef to her version, but my Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-Fry is meatless. It was delicious paired with some steamed rice and still brings back warm memories around the dinner table today.

    Quick & Easy to make!

    This Chinese tomato egg stir fry only takes 15 minutes or less to make! The cooking process takes just 7 minutes in ONE PAN!

    Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-Fry

    What does it taste like?

    Picture silky soft scrambled eggs swimming in a delicious glossy sweet tomato sauce comprised of ketchup, sugar, ginger, green onions, and salt. This is one of the most underrated Chinese egg recipes online and it’s a must try if you love Chinese cuisine!

    Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-Fry

    What do you eat it with?

    This stir fry egg with tomato sauce is best served with some hot steamed rice.

    Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-Fry

    What you’ll need

    The below ingredients are required for this Chinese egg tomato scramble. ***Please scroll down to the below Recipe card for full measurements***

    • Roma tomatoes
    • eggs
    • green onion
    • water
    • sesame oil
    • vegetable oil

    Sauce:

    • ketchup
    • cornstarch
    • white granulated sugar
    • ginger
    • salt
    • water
    Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-Fry

    How to cook tomato egg stir fry

    Below are visuals to show you how to make stir fried tomato with egg. ***Please scroll down to the recipe card below to find full instructions and details***

    Cooking Tips

    Below are tips on making this Hong Kong tomato egg recipe:

    Prepare sauce in advance

    Since the cooking process only takes 7 minutes, it’s best to combine the Stir Fry sauce in advance so you can quickly add it to your tomatoes.

    Do not overcook the eggs

    We want smooth silky eggs for this dish. So once the eggs form shape and are still glossy in the center, remove them from the pan. They will be cooked again in the sauce later.

    Cook tomatoes until softened

    It’s important to cook the tomatoes for 2-3 minutes until the skin starts to soften and peel away from the tomato. We want the juices from the tomatoes to release into the sauce.

    FAQ

    Below are frequently asked questions about this stir fried tomato and scrambled eggs:

    Can I add more protein to this dish?

    Sure, thinly sliced beef, chicken, pork, or diced tofu could work well.

    What kind of tomatoes do you use?

    I like using sweet, ripened Roma tomatoes for maximum flavour! But feel free to use what you have on hand and add more sugar to taste if the tomatoes are not sweet enough.

    Other recipes you may like!

    If you enjoyed my fried eggs with tomatoes and onions:

    Chinese Tomato Beef Stir Fry
    Asian Tofu Vegetable Stir Fry
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    Chinese Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

    I hope you give my Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-Fry a try and enjoy it!

    If you enjoyed my Chinese tomato egg stir fry recipe, please share it with your family and friends or on social media! Take a picture of your re-creation and make sure to tag me @ChristieAtHome in your feed or stories as I would love to see it!

    Christie

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    Easy Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry

    christieathome
    Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-Fry. Soft silky eggs stir fried in a sweet tangy tomato sauce with green onions. Ready in 15 minutes in one pan!
    5 from 20 votes
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    Prep Time 8 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course dinner, lunch, Side Dish
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 3 as a side
    Calories per serving 207 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 Roma tomatoes (ripened) sliced into vertical quarters
    • 6 eggs
    • 1 stalk green onion finely chopped
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 2 teaspoon avocado oil or any neutral tasting oil

    Sauce:

    • 3 tablespoon ketchup
    • ½ tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon ginger thinly sliced
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup water

    Optional Garnish:

    • 1 stalk green onion finely chopped

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, mix Sauce ingredients (as listed) and set aside.
    • In a separate bowl, crack your eggs and add sesame oil. Beat the eggs & sesame oil for 20-30 seconds.
    • In a pan set on medium heat, add 1 teaspoon of oil. Once oil is hot, add beaten eggs. Cook by stirring and folding in the edges until eggs take shape and glossy in the center. Remove them from the pan.
    • Back into the pan, add remaining oil and green onions. Cook for 5 seconds or until fragrant.
    • Add tomatoes and water. Allow the tomatoes to cook for 2-3 minutes until they have softened, and skin begins to peel away.
    • Pour sauce over tomatoes. Allow sauce to simmer & thicken slightly, about 2 minutes.
    • Once slightly thicker, add eggs and gently fold them into the sauce and tomatoes. Remove from heat. Serve & enjoy. Optional: garnish with more green onions.
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    Suggested Equipment & Products

    Non-stick wok
    Silicone Spatula 3-Piece Set
    Mixing bowl
    Santoku Knife
    Cutting Board
    Nutrition
    Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1321IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg
    Course dinner, lunch, Side Dish
    Cuisine Chinese
    Keyword chinese egg recipes, chinese egg tomato scramble, chinese tomato and egg stir fry, Chinese tomato egg stir fry, chinese tomato egg stir fry recipe, classic tomato & egg stir-fry, classic tomato and egg stir fry, fried eggs with tomatoes and onions, hong kong tomato egg recipe, how to make chinese egg tomato stir fry, stir fried tomato and scrambled eggs, stir fried tomato with egg, tomato and egg stir fry, tomato egg rice chinese, tomato egg stir fry recipe

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    1. Katerina | Once a Foodie

      October 28, 2020 at 5:55 am

      5 stars
      Ohh yum! This meal looks so easy, quick and so delicious! I love the combo of eggs and tomato any day - and I think your version would go down so well in our house. I might give it a go tomorrow! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

      Reply
    2. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      October 28, 2020 at 11:05 pm

      5 stars
      Yum, Christie! This would be a great dish for lunch. Eggs are one of my go-to's for when I'm short on ingredients and time!

      Reply
    3. Lilly

      October 29, 2020 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      This was really delicious and quick to make. I will be making this again and again. Thanks for the recipe Christie!

      Reply
    4. Kim Lange

      October 29, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds so intriguing! I'm going to have to try this yummy dish!

      Reply
    5. Michelle | Sift & Simmer

      November 01, 2020 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      Mmm so comforting, love this classic dish!

      Reply
    6. Tasia ~ two sugar bugs

      November 02, 2020 at 12:47 am

      5 stars
      This classic dish looks so yummy and I love how quick it is to prepare!

      Reply
    7. Josiah - DIY Thrill

      November 02, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      This Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-Fry looks like such a perfect weeknight meal!

      Reply
    8. Never Ending Journeys

      November 02, 2020 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      I have never tried tomato in a stir fry before! This looks so irresistibly delicious, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    9. Alex

      November 04, 2020 at 3:05 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious and so full of flavour - this is a favourite recipe of yours, and that is hard - I love them all! 😀

      Reply
    10. Sherri

      November 05, 2020 at 9:02 am

      5 stars
      Such a beautiful dish! Love the colors and love the inspiration behind it! So nice to remember and be able to recreate childhood dishes. 🙂

      Reply
    11. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      November 09, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so scrumptious... and without the beef it makes for a really frugal weeknight dinner. It's so quick and easy too!! 😋

      Reply
    12. MS

      November 23, 2020 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a good recipe!! Such a classic and so delicious!

      Reply
    13. D

      July 08, 2021 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this great recipe, we really enjoyed it.

      Reply
      • christieathome

        July 09, 2021 at 1:25 pm

        So happy to hear this! Thank YOU for making and rating my recipe 🙂

        Reply
    14. Lynn

      February 20, 2022 at 6:25 am

      5 stars
      We really enjoyed this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing! My husband asked me to cook it again 🙂

      Reply
      • christieathome

        February 22, 2022 at 2:30 pm

        So happy to read this Lynn! Thanks for making my recipe and glad you both enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply
    15. John

      May 19, 2022 at 12:32 am

      5 stars
      Wonderful flavor. Easy to prepare. Thank you!

      Reply
      • christieathome

        May 26, 2022 at 5:16 pm

        Thanks so much for making my recipe, John! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    16. sandra

      July 13, 2022 at 8:42 pm

      5 stars
      made this today it was very delicious. thank you

      Reply
      • christieathome

        July 13, 2022 at 8:48 pm

        Thank you so much for making my recipe Sandra! I'm really happy to hear you enjoyed it 🙂 Have a lovely day!

        Reply

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