Xīhóngshì Chǎo Jīdàn (Chinese Stir-Fried Tomatoes and Eggs)

Name: Xīhóngshì Chǎo Jīdàn (Chinese Stir-Fried Tomatoes and Eggs)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Asia, Chinese
Ingredients: 4 , scallions, white parts sliced thin, green parts cut into 1-inch lengths; 3 tablespoons, vegetable oil, divided; 3 , garlic cloves, sliced thin; 2 teaspoons, grated fresh ginger; 8 , large eggs; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or, dry sherry; 1 teaspoon, toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon, table salt, divided; 1 (28-ounce) can, whole peeled tomatoes, drained with juice reserved, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons, sugar

Side Dishes
Main Courses
Asia
Chinese
Eggs & Dairy
Eggs
Weeknight

By Joe Gitter ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2020, America's Test Kitchen TV

This simple yet surprisingly complex dish deserves its reputation as one of China's most beloved comfort foods.

SERVES 4

TIME 25 minutes

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