Recipe
Stir Fried Tomatoes and Eggs is What Every Chinese Kid Eats Growing Up
If you're wondering why you haven't heard about this dish before, it's because you won't usually find stir fried tomatoes and eggs on a restaurant menu. It's a classic Chinese comfort food that's easy to make and low cost. Every family puts their own spin on it. I like my mom's version the best, which is a simple five ingredient recipe that's more of a stew than a stir fry. Read on to learn how to make this yourself and to learn about other recipe variations.
Stir Fried Tomatoes and Eggs
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 17 mins
- Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 4 tomatoes
- Canola oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
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While there's only five ingredients in this recipe, there are plenty of ways to change it up. Some people add a bit of sugar to the eggs for sweetness, some people prefer the tomatoes to be chunkier, and some (my dad included) like to add tons of finely minced ginger. Other options for seasonings include white pepper, garlic, or scallions, but you can customize to your own tastes. Try making this simple dish yourself to get a taste of a home cooked Chinese meal.