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Sautéed Tomatoes with Eggs

Name: Sautéed Tomatoes with Eggs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: Egg (4 pieces); Tomatoes (3 pieces); Chives (2 pieces); Garlic (1 clove); Sugar (1 teaspoon); Salt (Al gusto); Vegetable oil (3 tablespoons); White pepper (1 pinch)

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One of the simplest and most comforting homemade Chinese dishes—sweet-and-sour tomatoes and soft scrambled eggs, ready in minutes.

Servings: 4
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy
Category: Main course, Side dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Serve: Hot
Texture: Soft / Tender, Juicy
Techniques: Sauté
Meal: LunchDinner

Quick weekday meal
Family meal
Kids

Tips

Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best natural sauce. If they’re a little green or watery, an optional splash of ketchup (1 teaspoon) can help with the color and sweetness. Here’s a video for your reference to guide you through your dish.

Ingredients

Egg (4 pieces)
$10.33 MXN
$2.58 MXN/piece
Tomatoes (3 pieces)
≈ $10.70 MXN
$29.00 MXN/kg
Chives (2 pieces)
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Garlic (1 clove)
≈ $0.33 MXN
Sugar (1 teaspoon)
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Salt (Al gusto)
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Vegetable oil (3 tablespoons)
$2.22 MXN
White pepper (1 pinch)
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Price reference: Guadalajara, Jalisco

Estimated cost so far

≈ $23.58 MXN

≈ $5.90 MXN per serving

4 of 8 ingredients

priced

50%

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Tools

Frying pan
Mixing bowl
Spatula

Steps

1. Beat the eggs2 min
Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt.
2. Prepare the ingredients5 min
Cut the tomatoes into wedges, mince the garlic (if using), and slice the green onions.
3. Cook the eggs3 min
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, pour in the eggs, and stir gently until they are just set but still soft; transfer to a plate.
4. Sauté the aromatics1 min
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same skillet and sauté the garlic (if using) and the white part of the scallion for 30 seconds, until they release their aroma.
5. Cook the tomato4 min
Add the tomato wedges, sugar, and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices, forming a light sauce.
6. Combine and serve2 min
Return the eggs to the skillet and gently stir until combined and heated through. Season with white pepper if desired, garnish with chives, and serve immediately with rice.