Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes

Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes

Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes is a home-style vegetable dish at difficulty 2/5 (Easy), about 252 kcal. A sweet and sour appetizing home-style dish. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.

Difficulty

2 / 5

★★☆☆☆

Easy
Estimated Calories

252 kcal

Ingredients

  • Tomatoes
  • Eggs
  • Cooking oil
  • Salt
  • Sugar (optional)
  • Scallions (optional)

Steps

  1. Wash the tomatoes.
  2. Optional: Remove the skin of the tomatoes.
  3. Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water, then place them in cold water to peel.
  4. Remove the tomato stem and cut it into small pieces with edges not exceeding 4cm. This is the 'tomato chunks'.
  5. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add `1g * number of portions` of salt, and whisk evenly. This is the 'egg liquid'.
  6. Consider adding 1ml of vinegar to the eggs. This removes fishiness and makes the eggs fluffier.
  7. Heat the pan and add the cooking oil.
  8. After the oil is hot, pour in the `egg liquid`. Stir-fry until the eggs solidify and turn slightly yellow. This is the 'semi-cooked eggs'.
  9. Turn off the heat. Transfer the `semi-cooked eggs` to a plate and turn the heat back on.
  10. Note: Do not wash the pan.
  11. Add the `tomato chunks`. Pound them with a spatula and stir-fry for 20 seconds, or until soft and mushy.
  12. Add the `semi-cooked eggs` back into the pot and stir-fry evenly.
  13. Consider adding 10ml of ketchup and 50ml of water to increase the sauce profile.
  14. You may add other cooked meats and ingredients.
  15. Add the remaining salt, sugar (optional, if you prefer a sweeter version), and scallions (optional). Stir-fry evenly.
  16. Turn off the heat and serve.

Notes

A sweet and sour appetizing home-style dish. It features tender eggs wrapping around soft, juicy tomatoes, and is a classic taste on the Chinese family dining table. Eggs provide high-quality protein, while tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C and lycopene, making for a balanced and easy-to-digest formula. The steps are simple and the ingredients are easy to get, making it especially suitable for beginners starting in the kitchen. From prep to serving, it takes about 15 minutes.

Estimated Difficulty: ★★
Estimated Calories: 252 kcal

Calculation:
Determine the number of portions you plan to make before cooking each time. One portion is exactly enough for 1 person.

Total Amounts:

* Tomatoes = 1 (approx. 180g) * Portions
* Eggs = 1.5 * Portions, round up
* Cooking oil = 4ml * Eggs per egg
* Salt = 1.5-2g * Portions
* Sugar = 0-2g * Portions
* Scallions = 0-10g * Portions

There are many versions of this dish based on different taste preferences, including but not limited to:

* Fast Method:
- Add `tomato chunks` directly into the pan with the `semi-cooked eggs` and stir-fry together until the tomatoes are soft and mushy
- Continue from Step 10
* Change "Add salt" to "Add two drops of soy sauce"

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