This tomato egg stir fry is a simple yet delicious dish that can be made in minutes with a single pan! This satisfying dish combines tomatoes and soft scrambled eggs in a sweet and savory sauce. Served alongside a bowl of steamed rice, Chinese tomato egg is the ultimate comfort meal for any occasion.
What is tomato egg stir fry?
Tomatoes and eggs are truly a match made in heaven. There are many dishes that incorporate these two golden ingredients, but my personal favorite way to cook this combination is this exact dish.
This tomato egg stir fry (番茄炒蛋) is easily one of my favorite dishes in Chinese cuisine, and one that I make often throughout the week as it is light enough to be served as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
The flavor notes and scrumptious textures of this dish are so satisfying and addicting, and I guarantee that you will be hooked on the first bite as I did!
The ultimate comfort food for the weekdays
This tomato egg recipe incorporates juicy tomatoes and soft scrambled eggs aromatized with garlic and green onion, all coated in a sweet and savory sauce that perfectly complements a bowl of fresh rice.
One of the best parts of this dish is its simplicity, as it can be made in less than 10 minutes using a single pan.
I absolutely adore dishes that require minimal cleanup especially during the busy workdays, and this tomato egg stir fry always comes to save the day.
Needless to say, this is my go-to quick & easy recipe for the weekdays as it is perfectly satisfying and comforting to simply serve with a side of rice.
Not to mention, this hearty dish is packed with nutrients and definitely is one of the healthy dishes that taste just as amazing as those guilty pleasures. Truly heaven on a plate!
What do I need to make tomato egg stir fry?
This Chinese egg and tomato is very close to the authentic recipe but slightly simplified to call for the main components with amazing flavors. Here is a simple list of ingredients you will need:
- Tomato + eggs: as the main components of the recipe. I used 2 medium tomatoes and 5 large eggs, but please feel free to adjust the ratio based on your preference.
- Garlic + green onion: for the aromatics. Freshly minced garlic will yield the best results as usual.
- Ketchup, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, white (or black) pepper, and sesame oil: for the sauce. If you don’t have any oyster sauce at hand, you can substitute with the same amount of soy sauce instead.
And that’s it! With these simple ingredients as well as less than 10 minutes of time, you can easily whip up this delicious meal all in the comfort of your home.
Tips & tricks to make the best tomato egg
Although this recipe is so easy to follow, there are definitely a few tips that will help ease your cooking process. Here are some tips and tricks on making the best tomato egg:
Prepare your ingredients in advance.
I recommend getting all your prep work done prior to heating up the wok. Stir fry dishes are meant to be quick and seamless and preparing all components in advance will make your process a lot easier!
Use a large non-stick wok to ease your cooking process.
This is essential cookware to use for any stir-fry dishes, including this one. A wok distributes heat very evenly on the entire surface, and the curvature allows the food to be tossed around without causing a mess.
Peel the skin if you prefer your tomatoes to be extra tender.
This is an optional step based on personal preference, but you can easily peel the skin by cutting a small cross on each tomato and boiling them for about a minute.
Transfer them into a bowl of cold water, and the skin will easily peel off to be used in the stir fry.
I hope you enjoy this easy and delicious Chinese egg and tomato recipe, and please feel free to leave a comment below or message me on Instagram for any questions. Happy cooking everyone!
Other easy dinner recipes you may like:
- Easy 15-Minute Mapo Tofu
- Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl)
- 10-Minute Garlic Chili Oil Noodles
- Black Pepper Beef Stir Fry
- Yaki Udon (Stir Fried Udon Noodles)
10-Minute Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
- 5 large eggs
- pinch of salt and white pepper or black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green onion chopped, divided
- 2 medium-sized tomatoes cut into 8 wedges
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce or soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Crack eggs into a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Beat until smooth and set aside.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the eggs and cook, stirring lightly until just set but still runny. Pour the eggs back into the bowl, and wipe out the pan.
- Add another tablespoon of oil into the wok. Add garlic and white parts of green onion and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
- Add tomatoes, ketchup, oyster sauce, sugar, and water, and cook until the tomatoes have softened, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the cooked eggs and stir to combine. Add salt to taste if needed, and finish with sesame oil. Garnish with green onions, and enjoy!
Notes
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46 comments
Such a delicious and comforting meal from my childhood! My son loves tomatoes and eggs so I’ll be making this soon!
It’s definitely one of my favorite comfort meals! Your son will love it Michelle!
Thanks for the recipe!! This was one of my favorite childhood dishes and this recipe was so simple to make but SO GOOOOOD.
It’s my pleasure Charles! So happy to hear that you enjoyed it!!
Best recipe I’ve made in a long time. It was so good. I was searching the web for something to do with my garden tomatoes. I had all the ingredients and a wok. I never saw it in a chinese restaurant. It was really easy. My meat loving husband was as happy eating it as any meat dish I have made. In all the years I’ve been using web recipes this is the first time I have ever left a comment. It was that good. I’ll be trying more of your recipes. Thank you, thank you.
A big welcome to the community Barbara! You have just made my day with your thoughtful comment – I am so happy to hear that you and the family enjoyed the recipe. I am always grateful to have this platform to share all of my special recipes with you all. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us! ♡
My husband lived in Beijing for a couple years, and this was the closest recipe that helped me recreate this simple, yet delicious dish! I’ve missed it so much!
Food is so powerful in connecting you to a fond memory! So glad you and your husband enjoyed the recipe Sarah! ❤️
Easy, fast and delicious! I’ve made this several times now and it’s my new go-to for busy days or when I don’t feel like cooking something intricate. Thanks for the recipe :)
It’s definitely my go-to weekday recipe as well! Thanks so much for sharing Sophie! :)
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I LOVE this recipe. I bought wayyyy too much tomatoes and thought that I should use ASAP. I came across the recipe at the right time. <3 LOVE IT!
Perfect timing!! So glad you enjoyed the recipe Shabrina! :)
INCREDIBLE!!! Try it without thinking! This is the simplest, most satisfying meal I have made in a while.
That makes me so happy to hear!! Thanks so much for sharing Sonali :)
Did not sound good…but it sure IS.
Haha I’m glad you enjoyed it Jackie! :)
My god these are good! My mom used to make this when I was younger and still does, but she makes hers pretty watery and a little bland. These were 10 times better. Sorry mom!!
Oh what an honor! I am so happy you enjoyed the recipe Tanya ❤️
It was quick and super delicious! Thank you for sharing.
Greetings from The Netherlands
This tasted incredible and was so simple to make. Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful! Just like Barbara, I was looking for a way to use up some garden tomatoes and this worked out great. I didn’t have green onions so used a large chive variety and a black garlic umami sauce instead of oyster. It still turned out great. Thanks for sharing and I now I shall hunt around your blog for more ideas!
I came across you through tiktok and you have reached your target audience!!! The way you explain everything is so easy for me to follow and understand from this 31 year old mama of 2 kids who is just starting out cooking!! And you have recipes for all my favorite dishes ❤️Thank you!!!
It was quick and delicious!
Greetings f4om The Netherlands
I have never come across a recipe with these ingredients all in one, Absolutely loved it! I too have never left a comment on any recipe and this is it! I added a little sambal chili hopefully not a no-no but added a little bit of zest!
Absolutely love this recipe!!!! It has become my favorite breakfast!!! Thank you so much!
My nephews wife made this for us awhile ago. We thought it was crazy. Rice? For breakfast. Just crazy. Ketchup & oyster sauce? Never. It’s now a favorite for anytime. So easy to make. It’s got to be the best new recipe we have found. We have it every week. Thanks. It’s a winner!
This really deserves a 5 star rating. So easy- quick and tasty. Thank you
I’ve tried several tomato egg stirfry recipes on the internet. This one is by far the most delicious one.
**I did leave out the sugar as oyster sauce and ketchup already contain enough sugar to balance the other flavors out (in my opinion).
Wow! Delicious!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for the way you lay out your recipes and have videos AND pictures of ingredients make it such a STRESS FREE experience. I really appreciate all your hard work.
I just made it for lunch for my husband and myself. I’ve had a hankering for it for weeks and finally got around to buying tomatoes. Well, that was delicious!! Only change was using 6 eggs instead of 5. No leftovers. I should’ve just doubled the recipe!
just made this minus the sugar and garlic …coz i forgot and it still tasted amazing! (like lick the plate amazing)
love this recipe! my eggs turned out so soft and flavorful
My husband and I loved this recipe. However, it took 1/2 hour to prepare ingredients (yes, I’m slow, but I bet other people are, too). N.B. If you’re using homegrown tomatoes, you need barely any water–I’d keep a couple of tablespoonsful on hand.
I’ve wanted to try this dish and after making your doenjang jjigae I knew yours would be exactly what I want. I love how your recipes are perfect for a home cook and not too involved or too many hard to get ingredients.
My “niece in law”made us this a while ago. It’s the best new dish we’ve had. Thought it was gonna be a hard dish to make but it’s so easy & so good. We make this 3-4 X a month.
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Nice and simple but very tasty
So easy and delicious. A very inexpensive meal that the whole family loved.
so good!
This description beautifully highlights the simplicity and comfort of tomato egg stir-fry! You’ve effectively conveyed how quickly it can be made with just one pan, and the combination of sweet and savory flavors with soft scrambled eggs sounds absolutely delightful. Your mention of pairing it with steamed rice as the ultimate comfort meal is spot on. It’s a wonderfully enticing and well-rounded description—great job!
I’m not ashamed to say I licked my bowl clean.
I tried several different recipes for egg and tomatoes and they never came out tasting good.
I’ve made this particular recipe several times now and its easily the best, my Chinese wife and our daughter really love it.
I think removing shaoxing wine (which many other recipes call for) and adding the ketchup improved the flavour hugely.
So delicious