Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry
Chinese tomato egg stir fry is a relatively modern invention in the country. In China, scrambled eggs are a common dish that dates back thousands of years. However, the addition of tomatoes is a fairly modern Western influence. Chinese tomato egg stir fry dishes started to become popular in local restaurants during the 1920s and 1930s. Tomato egg recipes began entering Chinese homes by the 1940s.
Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry
Chinese tomato egg stir fry is a relatively modern invention in the country. In China, scrambled eggs are a common dish that dates back thousands of years. However, the addition of tomatoes is a fairly modern Western influence. Chinese tomato egg stir fry dishes started to become popular in local restaurants during the 1920s and 1930s. Tomato egg recipes began entering Chinese homes by the 1940s.
Equipment
- Wok
Ingredients
- 4 sm-med tomatoes
- 1 scallion
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp shao xing wine
- 3 TB vegetable oil
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/4-1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Start by cutting tomatoes into small wedges and finely chop the scallion
- Crack 4 eggs into a bowl and season with ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon white pepper, ½ teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine. Beat eggs for a minute.
- Preheat the wok or heavy saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to smoke. Then add 2 tablespoons of oil and immediately add the eggs. Scramble the eggs and remove from the wok immediately. Set aside.
- Add 1 more tablespoon oil to the wok, turn up the heat to high, and add the tomatoes and scallions. Stir-fry for 1 minute, and then add 2 teaspoons sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ cup water (if your stove gets very hot and liquid tends to cook off very quickly in your wok, add a little more water).
- Add the cooked eggs. Mix everything together, cover the wok, and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the tomatoes are completely softened. Uncover, and continue to stir-fry over high heat until the sauce thickens to your liking. Serve with rice.
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