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Stir-Fried Egg and Tomato

This classic tomato and egg stir-fry is a staple of Chinese home cooking, loved for its vibrant colour and comforting savoury flavour. This high-protein dish transforms humble pantry essentials into a nutritious meal that perfectly balances the acidity of fresh tomatoes with a hint of sweetness. It is an ideal choice for a quick midweek dinner when you want something satisfying yet light and wholesome.

Ready in less than fifteen minutes, this vegetarian-friendly recipe is excellent for busy professionals or students looking for a healthy, homemade alternative to a takeaway. The soft, scrambled eggs soaked in warm tomato juices provide a wonderful texture that is best enjoyed alongside a steaming bowl of fluffy white rice for a complete and balanced meal.

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Ingredients for Stir-Fried Egg and Tomato

  • 6 large eggs

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

  • 2 spring onions, finely chopped (reserve some chopped greens for garnish)

  • 4 medium tomatoes (about 450g ), each cut into 6 wedges

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • Accompaniment: white rice

Beat eggs with 1/2 teaspoons salt until smooth but not frothy.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add eggs and cook, undisturbed, just until a thin film of cooked egg forms on bottom of skillet but most of eggs are still runny, 5 to 10 seconds. Immediately scrape eggs into a bowl. Wipe out skillet.

Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add spring onions and stir-fry until just softened, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring and turning occasionally, until juices are released and tomatoes are slightly wilted but still intact, 4 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle sugar and 1/4 teaspoons salt over tomatoes and stir to combine. Return eggs to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are just cooked through. Serve sprinkled with reserved spring onion greens.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 29 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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