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Chinese Tomato Egg

Skip the takeout and try this delicious Chinese tomato egg recipe instead! Chinese tomato egg is a staple weeknight dinner in many Asian households, and this recipe by @nourishandflourishsyd shows why. It’s a simple, comforting dish that pairs perfectly with rice or noodles. With just a few basic ingredients, you can whip up soft scrambled eggs in a flavourful, sweet tomato sauce in just 15 minutes. Try it yourself! Click here to stock up on essential pantry items from our Farmers Pick Pantry. Now, with over 80+ varieties to choose from, be sure to add both Bereenberg’s Hot Tomato Sauce and Josh’s Eggs to your cart and get cooking!

Published
Servings
Serves 2
Prep Time
5m
Cooking Time
10m

Ingredients

Everything for 2 servings

Egg

  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 large eggs, whisked with a pinch of sal

Tomato

  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 2-3 small tomato, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 tbsp water

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp Beerenberg Hot Tomato Sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp oyster sauce (or VG oyster sauce)
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • Pinch of white pepper

Method

1

Cut tomatoes into chunks.

2

Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt.

3

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan on medium heat. Pour eggs and scramble lightly, the eggs should still be runny, then set aside (30-45 seconds cooking time)

4

Add 1 tbsp oil to the same pan and add the tomatoes, cook until lightly seared then add a splash of water.

5

Let simmer and once the tomatoes become soft and release their juices, add the sauce ingredients

6

Let simmer and once thickened, incorporate the scrambled eggs.

7

Optional: finish with a little sesame oil and garnish with green parts of scallions. Serve with hot rice.