Tomato Egg Stir-Fry (番茄炒蛋)
Fluffy scrambled eggs with sweet-tart tomato sauce — the quintessential Chinese home-cooking dish.
Why It Works
Cooking the eggs first in plenty of oil at high heat creates large, fluffy curds; the tomatoes break down into a natural sauce that coats them without making them rubbery.
Key Ingredients
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