Classic stir-fried tomatoes and eggs (西红柿炒鸡蛋)

This dish is an extremely versatile base. Add meat, add more water and seasonings to make a soup, use as a topping for noodles - there are infinite possibilities!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cut a cross into the bottom of each tomato and put them all into a large bowl. Pour over just boiled water from the kettle. Leave to sit for 10mins, then peel off the skins, remove the stem, and dice up.

Step 2

Whisk together the eggs in a bowl with some salt. Scramble them in a hot pan with a little oil, then take out and set aside.

Step 3

Add a little oil again into the pan, then stir fry the garlic and spring onions until fragrant. Add the tomatoes, including any juices that collected whilst cutting.

Step 4

Let the tomatoes simmer and cook for 5 mins. Add the scrambled eggs and the rest of the seasonings, adjusting to taste.