China / Main dishes

Tomato & egg stir-fry

Name: Tomato & egg stir-fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 portions
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 350 g ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges; 1 tbsp neutral oil; 1 tsp sugar; 0.25 tsp salt, then adjust to taste; 2 tbsp water; 350 g freshly cooked rice

Soft tomatoes and fully cooked eggs for a quick rice supper.

Prep10 min

Cook15 min

Yield2 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

2 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Beat eggs with half the salt. Heat half the oil and scramble the eggs until set; transfer to a clean plate.
Heat the remaining oil. Add tomatoes, sugar, remaining salt and water. Cook until the tomatoes soften and release juice.
Return the eggs and gently fold together. Heat until the egg mixture reaches 71°C / 160°F.
Serve straight away over hot rice, adding a little water if the sauce is too thick.

A little kitchen note

Ripe tomatoes make a sweeter sauce. This is a simple adaptation, not a claim to one definitive regional version.

Allergen notes

Egg. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/2 of the recipe)

Energy: 435 kcal
Protein: 15.8 g
Carbs: 58.8 g
Fat: 14.9 g
Fibre: 2.8 g
Total sugar: 7.1 g
Sodium: 412 mg

Approximate generic ingredient estimates, not verified nutrition labels. Includes quantified optional ingredients; unquantified “as needed” salt, oils or garnishes may be excluded. Brands, substitutions, portions and cooking change values. Nutrition stays per portion when batch quantities are scaled. How we estimate nutrition

Approximate generic ingredient estimates. Brands, edible portions and cooking change values.

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