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Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry

⏱ ~105 min (est.)InvolvedVegetarianChinese
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

Servings4

Shopping list (3)

Pantry staples (you likely have these)

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How to make it

  1. 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:
  2. 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).
  3. Make the soft scrambled eggs:
  4. In a cold, 8 to 10-inch nonstick skillet, add the vegetable oil and beaten eggs.
  5. Turn the heat to medium.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Stir-fry the tomatoes and seasonings:
  9. 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.
  10. Add the chicken bouillon powder, sugar, and white pepper.
  11. Toss until combined and the sugar and bouillon have dissolved, about 1 minute.
  12. Add eggs, stir-fry, and garnish:
  13. Add the eggs back to the pan with the tomatoes.
  14. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes to heat through and combine.
  15. Taste, adding salt only if needed.
  16. 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

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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

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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