Fan Qie Chao Dan (Homestyle Chinese Juicy Tomato & Fluffy Scrambled Egg Stir-Fry) – Authentic China Recipe
Often the very first dish every Chinese cook learns by heart: silky eggs folded into a sweet-tangy tomato sauce.
- Country of Origin
- 🇨🇳 China (East Asia, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Juicy ripe plum tomatoes, Cloud-soft scrambled farm eggs, Steamed jasmine rice, Scallions, Garlic
Ingredients for Fan Qie Chao Dan (Homestyle Chinese Juicy Tomato & Fluffy Scrambled Egg Stir-Fry) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) juicy ripe plum tomatoes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups cloud-soft scrambled farm eggs, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup steamed jasmine rice
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with scallions
- 1.5 tbsp traditional China seasoning (garlic, toasted sesame oil, pinch of sugar and white pepper)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and scallions for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add juicy ripe plum tomatoes and cloud-soft scrambled farm eggs along with garlic, toasted sesame oil, pinch of sugar and white pepper, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with steamed jasmine rice and serve straight from the skillet.