Name: Authentic Xihongshi Ji Dan (Chinese Tomato Egg Scramble) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 3 medium ripe tomatoes (about 400g); 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil (vegetable or canola); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (optional); 2 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated); 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste); 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar (balances the tomato acidity); 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry); 2 teaspoons light soy sauce; 1/4 cup chicken stock or water; 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening); 2 cups cooked white rice, for serving

Xihongshi Ji Dan 🇨🇳 China

A Chinese dish featuring scrambled eggs cooked with tomatoes, often served with rice.

scrambled eggs served with rice

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Eggs tomatoes rice

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