Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry

A comforting Chinese vegetarian built around plum tomatoes, chicken bouillon powder and jasmine rice — roughly 105 minutes start to finish, and rated involved to make. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 16 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At involved difficulty across 16 steps, it's worth setting aside proper time for.
What you'll need
Shopping list (3)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- You can use chicken broth in place of the chicken bouillon powder. Add 1/4 cup of broth followed by 2 teaspoons of cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoPrepare the tomatoes:
- Slice the tomatoes in half. Remove the tough stem from each half that connects to the vine. Cut each half into equal thirds (you’ll get 6 slices from each tomato).
- Make the soft scrambled eggs:
- In a cold, 8 to 10-inch nonstick skillet, add the vegetable oil and beaten eggs.
- Turn the heat to medium.
- Once a thin layer of eggs is just beginning to cook on the bottom, push the eggs in one direction to create layers of scrambled eggs.
- Cook, gently stirring the whole time, until the scramble eggs are mostly set but still slightly wet and shiny, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove the eggs to a plate and, if needed, wipe out the pan.
- Stir-fry the tomatoes and seasonings:
- Add the sesame oil to the pan followed by the tomatoes and stir-fry over medium heat until the tomatoes are softened but not mushy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken bouillon powder, sugar, and white pepper.
- Toss until combined and the sugar and bouillon have dissolved, about 1 minute.
- Add eggs, stir-fry, and garnish:
- Add the eggs back to the pan with the tomatoes.
- Stir-fry for about 2 minutes to heat through and combine.
- Taste, adding salt only if needed.
- Sprinkle with the green onions and serve with steamed rice.on of water, plus salt to taste.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Steamer
Watch how it's made

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Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
What to serve with Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry
- Kung Pao Chicken Chicken
- Kung Po Prawns Seafood
- Ma Po Tofu Beef
- Wontons Pork
Tips & common questions
How long does Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry take to make?
About 105 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 16 steps and 10 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.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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