Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry is a classic Chinese dish that completes a wholesome meal. Large chunks of tender tomatoes and fluffy eggs are the ultimate comfort food served with white rice and finely chopped spring onions. This simple dish takes less than 5 minutes to make! It is the perfect egg dish to solve the "what's for dinner tonight? dilemma"
Chinese Stir-Fried Tomatoes and Eggs Recipe is an everyday dish typical in Chinese households. The ingredients are simple, and everyone loves them. Ripe tomatoes stir-fried are sweet, delicious and kid-friendly too!
In This Post: Everything You'll Need For Tomato and Eggs Stir Fry
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Ingredients and Substitutes
Many online recipes suggest adding tomato paste, soy sauce, white vinegar or cornstarch slurry to the cooking process.
The tomato sauce is not necessary. The natural flavor of juicy tomatoes combined with soft scrambled eggs and a pinch of salt is the best way to enjoy Chinese egg stir-fried tomatoes!
- Large Eggs or Just Egg (Vegan egg alternative)
- Fresh Tomatoes - This dish works with any kind of tomato. Roma tomatoes or heirloom tomatoes are sumptuous. While cherry tomatoes are sweeter and more flavourful! Any combination of tomato es works too! )
- Minced Garlic Cloves
- Kosher Salt
- Brown Sugar
- Chicken Essence Powder (optional) or Mushroom or Vegetable bouillon (Vegan)
- Shaoxing Wine (optional)
- Ground White Pepper Powder (optional)
Vegan Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-Fry
If you are wondering whether you can make a vegan version of Hong Kong tomato egg recipe, the answer is Yes!
A plant-based version of this Chinese tomato egg stir-fry can be made with either bean curd sticks (yuba) 腐竹, silken tofu 豆腐 or with an egg replacer like Just Eggs.
These protein-rich options taste and look like the real deal!
Swap out chicken eggs for Just Egg egg replacer to make this Chinese comfort food vegan friendly.
Other Just Egg Recipes:
Instructions
Wash and pat dry large tomatoes. Cut tomato wedges into large enough pieces that they don't fall apart while cooking.
Crack 5 large eggs into a small bowl. Add some chicken essence powder to boost the depth of flavour. Lightly beat eggs. Do not overbeat them. I like to keep some egg white and egg yolk still separated and not thoroughly combined.
Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick pan at medium high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add in minced garlic. Simmer until fragrant.
Add large tomato pieces to the hot pan. Allow the tomato flavor to develop for 1-2 minutes. Once the tomatoes start to blister, the tomato skin softens, and tomato juices escape, add brown sugar to balance the tangy tomatoes. Move the tomatoes around quickly.
Add a pinch of salt to taste.
Add the beaten eggs mixture directly over the tomato stir fry. Allow the eggs to slightly cook.
Pro Tip: Once you see the bottom starts to dry, push the eggs with a spatula and let the runny eggs run off onto the empty space.
Repeat and allow the eggs to gently cook and be combined with the tomato mixture.
Pro Tip: Remove from heat from time to time if the eggs start to dry too quickly.
The key to this classic Chinese recipe, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, is fluffy, silkie, soft scrambled egg with solid pieces. Do not overcook the eggs.
Once the eggs appear near cooked, it is time to remove them from the heat and plate. Garnish with finely chopped green onions.
Serve and enjoy with a bowl of steamed rice or noodles.
What To Serve With Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry
Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-fry can be found on our dinner table several times a week. It is an excellent healthy, protein-rich recipe to enjoy on its own with white jasmine rice!
It tastes just as yummy the next day stored in an airtight container!
Complete the meal with:
- Microwave Soy Sauce Chicken Wings 豉油雞翅微波爐
- Air Fryer BBQ Pork Char Siu 氣炸鍋蜜汁叉燒
- Bean Curd Sheets with Baby Bok Choy 腐皮蒜蓉炒白菜
- Red Bean Soup Instant Pot (Easy, No Soak) 蓮子百合紅豆沙
Other Chinese Tomato Recipes:
- Tomato Carrot Potato Soup 蕃茄薯仔紅蘿蔔湯
- Tomato Carrot Potato Soup 蕃茄薯仔紅蘿蔔湯
- 10 Minute Tomato Tofu Soup 蕃茄鴻喜菇豆腐湯
- Tomato Egg Drop Soup
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PrintChinese Tomato Egg Stir-fry 番茄炒蛋
番茄炒蛋 Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry is a classic Chinese dish that completes a wholesome meal. Large chunks of tender tomatoes and fluffy eggs are the ultimate comfort food served with white rice and finely chopped spring onions. This 4-ingredient simple dish takes less than 5 minutes to make! It is the perfect egg dish to solve the "what's for dinner tonight? dilemma"
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 persons 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 5 large tomatoes, quarter wedges
- 5 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp Chicken Essence Powder
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing Cooking Wine
- 5 cloves of Garlic, rough chopped
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- Salt to taste
Optional:
- Fresh cilantro, rough chop for garnish
- Finely chopped green onions, garnish
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry large tomatoes. Quarter and cut into tomato wedges.
- Crack 5 large eggs into a small bowl. Add one teaspoon of chicken essence powder to boost the depth of flavour. Lightly beat eggs. Do not overbeat.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick pan at medium high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add in minced garlic. Simmer until fragrant.
- Add tomato to the hot pan. Allow the tomato flavor to develop for 1-2 minutes. Once the tomatoes start to blister, the tomato skin softens, and tomato juices escape, add brown sugar to balance the tangy tomatoes. Move the tomatoes around quickly.
- Add a pinch of salt to taste.
- Add the beaten eggs mixture directly over the tomato stir fry. Allow the eggs to slightly cook.
- Push the eggs with a spatula and let the runny eggs run off onto the empty space.
- Repeat and allow the eggs to gently cook and be combined with the tomato mixture. Do not overcook the eggs.
- Once the eggs appear near cooked, it is time to remove them from the heat and plate. Garnish with finely chopped green onions.
- Serve and enjoy with a bowl of steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 1.2 g
- Sodium: 672.4 mg
- Fat: 12.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.1 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 8.4 g
- Cholesterol: 232.5 mg
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Stacey says
You had me at "5-minute comfort food meal". I'm going to try this with cauliflower rice.
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Nancy says
NOthing better than quick comfort meals right?
ChihYu says
Love how delicious, easy to make and elegant this dish is! Perfect for a side dish or entree!
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Nancy says
Enjoy ChihYu!
Evi says
This was the perfect recipe to make for dinner the other night. I had all the ingredients already, and it was quick and easy to make. I love how much flavor came from such a simple recipe!
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Nancy says
We always have eggs and tomatos at home and this always ends up on the dinner table!
Helen at the lazy gastronome says
I love the flavors in this dish. The tomatoes really give it pizzazz!
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Nancy says
I love tomatoes sweetness and tanginess
Andrea says
this stir fry turned out so delicious! perfect for an easy dinner idea!
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Nancy says
we are all about that easy meal solutions!
Jacqui says
I’ve never had this before, but I love it! I swapped some ingredients (eg eggs for justegg) to fit it to my dietary needs, and it turned out great. I feel like this is a very forgiving recipe!
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Nancy says
Just eggs or other egg replacers works equally perfect for this recipe! You can't even taste the difference!
Rosanna says
This was delicious, I really loved the flavours! Thank you for the recipe
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Nancy says
Thanks Rosanna! I'm so happy it worked out for you!
Donny says
I always need new ideas for scrambled eggs in the morning so I was so excited to try this! I didn't have chicken essence powder but I added a dash of coconut aminos and it turned out great!
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Nancy says
OHhhh coconut aminos is a great option!
Addie says
So many great flavors!
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Nancy says
Yes it is a lot of flavours going on in this simple dish!
Swathi says
This chinese tomato egg stir fry looks delicious.
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Nancy says
It's super comfort food!
Andrea says
this stir fry turned out absolutely delicious! so tasty!
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Nancy says
can't beat a dish in 5 minutes!
Rob says
Delicious stir fry!
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Nancy says
Thanks Rob! You will love it
Tayler says
I made this stir fry for dinner last night and it was incredible! So easy and full of flavor!
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Nancy says
Sounds like a wonderful meal you had last night!
Sara Welch says
This was such a unique and unexpected recipe! A delicious way to use up my summer tomatoes; delicious!
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Nancy says
Thanks Sara - easy way to use up extra tomatoes 🙂
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
This recipe tastes as great as it looks!!
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Nancy says
Absolutely! 100%
Nikki says
This is perfect for a quick on meal on a busy day.
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Nancy says
no wonder i make this all the time 🙂
Ieva says
What a meal! I honestly think it would be just as good for breakfast as it is for dinner! Delicious, very inexpensive and so simple to make!
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Nancy says
Leva! You are absolutely correct! It would make a delicious warm breakfast!
Liz says
Such a delicious way to use up the last of my garden tomatoes!! We loved it!
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Nancy says
I wish my garden produced this year more Liz!
Louise says
So easy and perfect for a quick mid-week dinner!
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Nancy says
I make this a lot when we are feeling lazy! BUt i'm so glad it's packed with wholesome ingredients and nutrients
Angela says
This recipe was a hit at my house for dinner. Delicious!
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Nancy says
amazing! I love hearing this!
Angela says
A awesome recipe this tomato egg stir-fry! Perfect for a last minute lunch!
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Nancy says
Oh yes! perfect if you have leftover rice too!
Megan says
This was so delicious
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Nancy says
Thanks Megan!
Cyndy says
This was a great quick dinner. My whole family really loved it. Easy and packed with protein is always a winner!
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Nancy says
Healthy and wholesome in under 5 mintues!
Sue says
I love that this recipe is completely new to me, yet so familiar at the same time. The tomatoes are amazing right now, so I can't wait to try it. The only thing I don't have is the chicken essence.
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Nancy says
Hi Sue! You can always use mushroom or vegetable bouillon if you don't want to use chicken essence! Coconut Aminos also work!
Carrie says
Absolutely delicious and not that hard to make!
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Nancy says
Thanks Carrie - hopefully it made dinner a little easier!
Dana says
Wow this looks so good loving all of the ingredients!
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Nancy says
Thanks Dana! Enjoy this easy meal!
Alina says
This is such an interesting and flavorful stir fry idea. I enjoy it for breakfast and dinner. Thanks for the recipe!
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Nancy says
I could eat this tomato egg stir fry all day long!
Liza says
What a special recipe! The flavors are amazing, and I love that I can put this together for a quick and easy dinner with ingredients we already have on hand. So tasty!
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Nancy says
Absolutely! We often eat more rice with this too! the sauce is great!
Gina Abernathy says
You are speaking my language with a good stir-fry recipe. We raise chickens, so I am always looking for more new recipes to use our eggs.
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Nancy says
Awesome Gina!! Nothing like fresh eggs to go with this recipe! Enjoy the extra protein! 🙂
Andrea says
Quick and easy to make with only a few ingredients. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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Nancy says
High five to easy weeknight meals!