Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-Fry

Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-Fry, known as "番茄炒蛋" (Fānqié chǎo dàn) in Mandarin, is a classic comfort food dish that's popular across China and Taiwan. This simple yet flavorful dish combines the sweetness of ripe tomatoes with the richness of scrambled eggs, resulting in a satisfying meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner. 

Ingredients:

- 1-2 scallions

- 3-4 tomatoes

- 3-4 eggs

- Salt, white pepper, sugar (to taste)

- 1/2 tsp sesame oil

- 2 tbsp ketchup (optional)

- 1 tbsp Shaoxin wine (optional)

- 1 tsp soy sauce

- 60ml water

- 3 tbsp vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Prepare the ingredients. 

   - Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and cut them into wedges. 

   - Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper, sesame oil and Shaoxin wine if you are using. 

   - Thinly slice the spring onions, separating the white and green parts.

2. Frying:

   - Heat up cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

   - Once the oil is hot, add the beaten eggs to the pan.

   - Allow them to scramble. Set aside for later use.

   - Add the white parts of the spring onions to the pan and fry briefly to release their flavor.

   - Add the tomato wedges to the pan and stir-fry them for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften. Add some water if they aren't very juicy.

   - Once the tomatoes are cooked to your desired texture, return the scrambled eggs to the pan and mix them together with the tomatoes.

   - Add ketchup and other seasonings to taste.

   - Stir in the sliced green parts of the spring onions, incorporating them evenly into the mixture.

3. Seasoning:

   - Drizzle soy sauce over the tomato and egg mixture, stirring well to combine and ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.

   - Adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or soy sauce to suit your preferences.

4. Transfer the tomato egg stir-fry to a serving dish

   - Garnishing with additional sliced spring onions if desired.

   - Serve the dish hot as a flavorful side dish or spoon it over steamed rice for a satisfying main course.