Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry

Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry is a dish featuring juicy, sweet and sour tomatoes combined with fluffy scrambled eggs, resulting in a flavorful and succulent dish. It's one of the best accompaniments to steamed rice in Chinese cuisine. It also serves as a great option for those unsure of what to eat during weekdays or evenings.

There are many ways to prepare this dish, but no matter how you cook it, the combination of tomatoes and eggs is always simple, inexpensive, delicious, and healthy. Let's learn how to make it together.

1. How to choose tomatoes?

Select ripe tomatoes. Ripe tomatoes provide ample juicy acidity.

2.How to cook tomatoes properly?

The best way to cook tomatoes is to first rinse them under warm water, rubbing them gently on both sides. Warm water effectively removes any pesticide residues on the surface of the tomatoes. Then, you can proceed to cut them into small pieces for cooking. This method ensures both nutrition and safety.

3.Should I scramble the eggs first or stir-fry the tomatoes first?

①Scramble the eggs first. This is a more common practice. The method is to fry the eggs first, then set them aside, and stir-fry the tomatoes in the same pan. This approach allows the main ingredients to blend well and results in a delicious texture.

②Stir-fry the tomatoes first. This method is less common. Start by quickly stir-frying the tomatoes in a hot pan, then set them aside. Next, heat some oil in the pan, crack and fry the eggs, and finally add the stir-fried tomatoes back into the pan with a pinch of salt. This approach maintains the shape of the ingredients, with the tomatoes retaining their vibrant red and yellow colors. The flavors of the main ingredients remain distinct without fully blending, preserving their individual tastes.

Each person can adjust the method according to their own taste preferences.