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Tomato & Egg Stir-fry

番茄炒蛋 · Fān qié chǎo dàn

Soft eggs, juicy tomatoes, and a little sauce to spoon over rice. A comforting place to begin your Chinese cooking journey.

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Prep5 min
Cook10 min
Serves2
DifficultyEasy
Tomato & Egg Stir-fry — illustrative dish photo; ingredients may differ
Illustrative dish photography · credits below · Huangdan2060 · CC BY 3.0
Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.

Let’s get cooking

  1. 01

    Beat the eggs

    Whisk the eggs with half the salt. Cut the tomatoes before heating the pan so everything is ready.

  2. 02

    Scramble gently

    Heat half the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add eggs and fold into soft curds. Transfer to a clean plate.

  3. 03

    Soften the tomatoes

    Add the remaining oil and tomatoes. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring, until they soften. Add water, remaining salt, and optional sugar.

  4. 04

    Bring it together

    Return eggs to the pan. Fold together for 1–2 minutes until the eggs are fully cooked and the dish is piping hot. Finish with scallion and serve.

A little kitchen wisdom

Use ripe tomatoes for a fuller sauce. If the pan looks dry, add water a tablespoon at a time rather than extra oil.

Can’t find an ingredient?

Scallion: A little chopped chive works as a finishing garnish.

Cook safely

Cook egg dishes to 71°C / 160°F.

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Technique references

These sources inform general techniques. Our quantities and steps are editorial adaptations, not author endorsements or kitchen-test results.

Sarah · The Woks of Life ↗
Cook eggs separately before combining with softened tomatoes.