Tomato Egg Stir-Fry Recipe (Ready in 65 Min)

Ripe tomatoes and scallions come together in this Chinese vegetarian — 65 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 6 steps.

You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.

How to make it

Cut a small cross in the base of each tomato, blanch in boiling water for 20 seconds, then slip off the skins and chop into rough wedges; thinly slice the scallions, keeping whites and greens separate.
Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and a couple of slivers of the scallion whites until fully blended; stir the cornstarch into the 2 tbsp water to make a slurry and set aside.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering, pour in the eggs, let them puff for a few seconds, then gently push and fold until just set and still soft, about 1 minute, and tip onto a plate.
Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil with the scallion whites, fry for 20 seconds, then add the tomatoes, sugar, soy sauce and a pinch of salt and cook over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes until they collapse into a loose sauce.
Return the eggs to the wok, fold them through the tomatoes for 30 seconds, then stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer briefly until the sauce thickens and lightly coats everything.
Finish with the sesame oil, white pepper and scallion greens, taste for salt, and serve immediately over steamed rice.

You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Saucepan · Blender · Wok · Steamer

Tips & common questions

How long does Tomato Egg Stir-Fry take to make?

About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of eggs?

Try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

Is Tomato Egg Stir-Fry vegetarian?

Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.