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Tomato Egg Stir Fry

A simple, homestyle comfort food featuring soft scrambled eggs and juicy tomatoes.

15 minutes
Serves 4
Lunch/Dinner

Instructions

  1. 1

    Beat the Eggs: Crack the eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and a few drops of sesame oil. Beat vigorously until slightly frothy.

  2. 2

    Soft Scramble: Heat a wok over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp of oil. Pour in the eggs. Let them sit for 5 seconds, then gently push them around to create large, fluffy curds. They should be slightly runny. Remove from the wok and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook the Aromatics: Wipe the wok if necessary, add another 1 tbsp of oil. Toss in the scallion whites and fry for 15 seconds until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Stew the Tomatoes: Add the tomato wedges. Stir-fry for 1 minute, then add the sugar, salt, and ketchup. Reduce the heat slightly and let the tomatoes simmer in their own juices for 3-5 minutes until they soften and create a rich, chunky sauce.

  5. 5

    Reintroduce the Eggs: Gently fold the soft-scrambled eggs back into the wok, allowing them to absorb some of the tomato juices without breaking them up too much.

  6. 6

    Garnish and Serve: Turn off the heat, sprinkle with the chopped scallion greens, and serve immediately over a bowl of steamed white rice.

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