CHINESE TOMATO EGG

Name: CHINESE TOMATO EGG
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp cooking oil; 2 large eggs, whisked with a pinch of salt; 1 tbsp cooking oil; 2-3 small tomato, cut into 8 pieces; 1 tbsp water; 1 tbsp Beerenberg Hot Tomato Sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1/2 oyster sauce (or VG oyster sauce); 2 tbsp water; 1 tsp cornstarch; Pinch of white pepper

By Director – Josh Ball · Last updated Wednesday, 3rd Oct 2024 · 3 min read

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 flavorful, sweet tomato sauce in just 15 minutes.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Servings 2

Ingredients

EGG

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

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 oyster sauce (or VG oyster sauce)
2 tbsp water
1 tsp cornstarch
Pinch of white pepper

Instructions

Cut tomatoes into chunks.
Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt.
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)
Add 1 tbsp oil to the same pan and add the tomatoes, cook until lightly seared then add a splash of water.
Let simmer and once the tomatoes become soft and release their juices, add the sauce ingredients
Let simmer and once thickened, incorporate the scrambled eggs.