Eggs and Tomatoes

西红柿炒鸡蛋

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    1 or 2

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Xi'an Famous Foods: The Cuisine of Western China, from New York's Favorite Noodle Shop

By Jason Wang

Published 2020

  • About

Eggs and tomatoes are a common combination in many Chinese households; some people I know put ketchup on their eggs or in their fried rice specifically because it mimics this flavor pairing. I don’t cook at home often—I don’t really have time—but this is something I’ll actually make. It’s what my friends call “bachelor cooking,” because it’s fast, simple, filling, and protein-packed.

It’s also incredibly versatile. Everyone has their own preferred method for eggs and tomatoes, based