Growing up, it was a weekly staple at home.

This is one of those special recipes that rewards low effort with high reward.

Chinese tomato egg is commonly served with a bowl of jasmine rice.

a plate of Chinese tomato egg

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The saucy tomatoes will infuse and permeate through the grains, making each bite of rice exciting.

Theyre also affordable and easy to find at your local grocery all year long.

To prepare the tomatoes, I recommend first cutting the tomato in half lengthwise.

a plate of Chinese tomato egg

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Trim the stemmed indent where the tomato connected to the vine.

That part tends to be fibrous and firm, even after the addition of heat.

Cut the tomato halves lengthwise into thirds.

a plate of Chinese tomato egg

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Tips for the Best Tomato Egg

Tomato egg is all about timing.

It will also prevent them from browning.

It is also very important to slightly undercook your scrambled eggs during this step.

Wedges of cut fresh tomato on a cutting board

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My favorite brand is Lee Kum LeesPremium Chicken Bouillon.

Dont forget to season with salt to taste since sodium levels in chicken broth can vary by brand.

Remove the tough stem from each half that connects to the vine.

Raw eggs poured into a nonstick pan

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Cut each half into equal thirds (youll get 6 slices from each tomato).

In a cold, 8 to 10-inch nonstick skillet, add the vegetable oil and beaten eggs.

Turn the heat to medium.

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Remove the eggs to a plate and, if needed, wipe out the pan.

Add the chicken bouillon powder, sugar, and white pepper.

Toss until combined and the sugar and bouillon have dissolved, about 1 minute.

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Add the eggs back to the pan with the tomatoes.

Stir-fry for about 2 minutes to heat through and combine.

Taste, adding salt only if needed.

A nonstick skillet with raw tomatoes, salt, and white pepper

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Sprinkle with the green onions and serve with steamed rice.

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Tomato wedges just starting to soften as they cook in a skillet

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Adding scrambled eggs to a skillet with gently cooked tomatoes

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Overhead view of finished Chinese tomato egg in a skillet

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