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Tomato Egg Stir-Fry (Fan Qie Chao Dan)

Chinese (Northern) · East Asia Top Pick STOVETOP
8/10

Scrambled eggs with tomatoes — the most common Chinese home-cooked dish.

Eggs Stir-Fry & Sauté Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Sugar balances tomato acidity; cooking eggs first then combining prevents overcooking.

Key Ingredients

eggs tomatoes sugar salt scallions sesame oil

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