Chinese Tomato and Egg

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Tomato and egg served over rice is a Chinese staple. You can easily omit the pork to make this vegetarian. This recipe is from my mom, who grew up in Guangzhou.

Submitted by Samantha Li
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
17 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 32 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ½ pound boneless pork loin, cut into thin strips

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon brandy

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 4 eggs

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • ½ cup canola oil, divided

  • 8 large tomatoes, cut into chunks

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 2 bunches green onions, chopped

Directions

  1. Mix together the pork, soy sauce, brandy, 1 teaspoon sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl, then cover with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator 4 to 6 hours.

  2. Beat the eggs together with the salt, and set aside. Heat half of the oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Pour in the eggs, and cook until they just begin to coagulate, but are still very raw. Remove from the wok and set aside. Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the wok over high heat. Stir in the tomatoes and remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar. Cover, and allow to simmer until the tomatoes have softened, about 7 minutes.

  3. Mash the tomatoes until the mixture resembles a chunky soup. Stir in the marinated pork, and cook 3 to 4 minutes until the pork is no longer pink in the center. Gently fold in the eggs and green onions. Continue cooking uncovered 2 minutes more to cook the eggs.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

356 Calories
26g Fat
18g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 356
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 1160mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 102mg 8%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 930mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.