
Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry
Hey there, foodies! Today I'm sharing with you my quirky journey with Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry. Let's get cracking! Ingredients: - 4 Plum Tomatoes - 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil - 4 Eggs - 1 tsp Sesame Seed Oil - 1 tsp Chicken Bouillon Powder (or substitute with 1/4 cup chicken broth) - 1/2 tsp Sugar - Pepper and Salt to taste - Spring Onions, chopped, for garnish - Jasmine Rice, to serve Instructions: 1. Slice and prepare the tomatoes as described. 2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan. 3. **Pro tip:** Crack the eggs directly into the pan for a rustic touch. 4. Add the tomatoes and stir in the chicken bouillon powder (or broth). 5. Sprinkle sugar, pepper, and salt. Drizzle sesame seed oil. 6. Cook until tomatoes are slightly soft. 7. Garnish with spring onions. 8. Serve over jasmine rice. **Personal Anecdote:** Once, I accidentally added too much sugar to this dish, creating a sweet surprise that oddly worked! Embrace kitchen mishaps, they can lead to delicious discoveries. Enjoy this dish with a side of laughter and a sprinkle of culinary adventures. Happy cooking, amigos!
Ingredients
- Plum Tomatoes1 lb
- Vegetable Oil1 tablespoon
- Eggs5 Large
- Sesame Seed Oil1 tsp
- Chicken Bouillon Powder2 tsp
- Sugar2 tsp
- Pepper1/2 tsp
- Salt1/4 tsp
- Spring Onions1
- Jasmine Rice2 cups
Nutrition
Directions
- 1
You can use chicken broth in place of the chicken bouillon powder. Add 1/4 cup of broth followed by 2 teaspoons of cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoPrepare the tomatoes:
- 2
Slice the tomatoes in half. Remove the tough stem from each half that connects to the vine. Cut each half into equal thirds (you’ll get 6 slices from each tomato).
- 3
Make the soft scrambled eggs:
- 4
In a cold, 8 to 10-inch nonstick skillet, add the vegetable oil and beaten eggs. Turn the heat to medium. Once a thin layer of eggs is just beginning to cook on the bottom, push the eggs in one direction to create layers of scrambled eggs.
- 5
Cook, gently stirring the whole time, until the scramble eggs are mostly set but still slightly wet and shiny, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove the eggs to a plate and, if needed, wipe out the pan.
- 6
Stir-fry the tomatoes and seasonings:
- 7
Add the sesame oil to the pan followed by the tomatoes and stir-fry over medium heat until the tomatoes are softened but not mushy, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken bouillon powder, sugar, and white pepper. Toss until combined and the sugar and bouillon have dissolved, about 1 minute.
- 8
Add eggs, stir-fry, and garnish:
- 9
Add the eggs back to the pan with the tomatoes. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes to heat through and combine. Taste, adding salt only if needed. Sprinkle with the green onions and serve with steamed rice.on of water, plus salt to taste.
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