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Fan Qie Chao Dan Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry

China's favorite ten-minute home dish: fluffy eggs folded into sweet, saucy tomatoes.

  • Serves 3
  • Active 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Mains

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt, divided
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
  • 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Steamed rice, for serving

Method

  1. Beat the eggs with a pinch of the salt until no streaks remain.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok over medium-high heat, pour in the eggs and gently push them around until just set but still soft, then slide them onto a plate.
  3. Add the remaining oil and the tomatoes and cook 3 minutes, pressing lightly, until they soften and release their juice.
  4. Stir in the sugar, remaining salt and water and simmer 1 minute into a light sauce.
  5. Return the eggs, fold everything together, scatter green onions and serve over rice.

Notes

Very ripe summer tomatoes make the best sauce; a spoon of ketchup helps pale winter ones.