Tomato Sauce Egg and Tofu — The Ultimate Rice Killer

Chinese dish ready in 25 min using easy-level technique. Simple enough for weeknight cooking.

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Prep
5m
Cook
20m
Total
25m
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Spice
1/5
Cuisine
Chinese

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Tomato Sauce Egg and Tofu — The Ultimate Rice Killer

Ingredient Amount
tomato 1 as needed
tomato paste 50ml
egg 1 as needed
firm tofu 1 as needed
cooking oil 25 as needed
seasoning sauce (2 tbsp light soy sauce, ½ tbsp oyster sauce, 1g sugar, 2g chicken bouillon, 5g cornstarch, 60ml water)
  • tomato1 as needed
  • tomato paste50ml
  • egg1 as needed
  • firm tofu1 as needed
  • cooking oil25 as needed
  • seasoning sauce (2 tbsp light soy sauce, ½ tbsp oyster sauce, 1g sugar, 2g chicken bouillon, 5g cornstarch, 60ml water)

Cooking StepsHow to cook Tomato Sauce Egg and Tofu — The Ultimate Rice Killer step by step

  1. Tomato Sauce Egg and Tofu — The Ultimate Rice Killer
    Step 1

    Add 10g cooking oil to the pan, beat the egg and pour it in.

  2. Tomato Sauce Egg and Tofu — The Ultimate Rice Killer
    Step 2

    Scramble until cooked through, then set aside.

  3. Tomato Sauce Egg and Tofu — The Ultimate Rice Killer
    Step 3

    Cut the firm tofu into small pieces (the smaller the better — they soak up more flavor!).

  4. Tomato Sauce Egg and Tofu — The Ultimate Rice Killer
    Step 4

    Add another 10g cooking oil to the pan and pan-fry the tofu pieces until golden on both sides.

  5. Tomato Sauce Egg and Tofu — The Ultimate Rice Killer
    Step 5

    Set aside.

  6. Tomato Sauce Egg and Tofu — The Ultimate Rice Killer
    Step 6

    Blanch the tomato in boiling water, then peel and cut into small pieces.

  7. Tomato Sauce Egg and Tofu — The Ultimate Rice Killer
    Step 7

    Add 5g cooking oil to the pan and stir-fry the tomato for 1 minute.

  8. Tomato Sauce Egg and Tofu — The Ultimate Rice Killer
    Step 8

    Add 50g tomato paste (I use Mutti — it’s rich and not overly sweet).

  9. Tomato Sauce Egg and Tofu — The Ultimate Rice Killer
    Step 9

    Stir the tomato paste and tomato together until well combined.

  10. Tomato Sauce Egg and Tofu — The Ultimate Rice Killer
    Step 10

    Add the scrambled egg and fried tofu back into the pan.

  11. Tomato Sauce Egg and Tofu — The Ultimate Rice Killer
    Step 11

    Gently toss everything together.

  12. Tomato Sauce Egg and Tofu — The Ultimate Rice Killer
    Step 12

    In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp light soy sauce, ½ tbsp oyster sauce, 1g sugar, 2g chicken bouillon, 5g cornstarch, and 60ml water until smooth.

  13. Tomato Sauce Egg and Tofu — The Ultimate Rice Killer
    Step 13

    Pour the seasoning sauce into the pan.

  14. Tomato Sauce Egg and Tofu — The Ultimate Rice Killer
    Step 14

    Toss gently and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.

  15. Tomato Sauce Egg and Tofu — The Ultimate Rice Killer
    Step 15

    Garnish with chopped scallions before serving. This incredibly appetizing tomato egg tofu is ready to enjoy — pairs perfectly with rice!

Tomato Sauce Egg and Tofu — The Ultimate Rice Killer

Chinese dish ready in 25 min using easy-level technique. Simple enough for weeknight cooking.

Ingredients

  • 1 as needed tomato
  • 50ml tomato paste
  • 1 as needed egg
  • 1 as needed firm tofu
  • 25 as needed cooking oil
  • seasoning sauce (2 tbsp light soy sauce, ½ tbsp oyster sauce, 1g sugar, 2g chicken bouillon, 5g cornstarch, 60ml water)

Instructions

  1. Add 10g cooking oil to the pan, beat the egg and pour it in.

  2. Scramble until cooked through, then set aside.

  3. Cut the firm tofu into small pieces (the smaller the better — they soak up more flavor!).

  4. Add another 10g cooking oil to the pan and pan-fry the tofu pieces until golden on both sides.

  5. Set aside.

  6. Blanch the tomato in boiling water, then peel and cut into small pieces.

  7. Add 5g cooking oil to the pan and stir-fry the tomato for 1 minute.

  8. Add 50g tomato paste (I use Mutti — it’s rich and not overly sweet).

  9. Stir the tomato paste and tomato together until well combined.

  10. Add the scrambled egg and fried tofu back into the pan.

  11. Gently toss everything together.

  12. In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp light soy sauce, ½ tbsp oyster sauce, 1g sugar, 2g chicken bouillon, 5g cornstarch, and 60ml water until smooth.

  13. Pour the seasoning sauce into the pan.

  14. Toss gently and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.

  15. Garnish with chopped scallions before serving. This incredibly appetizing tomato egg tofu is ready to enjoy — pairs perfectly with rice!

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Common Questions

How can I make this spicier?

Add chili oil or chili crisp to taste, or include dried red chilies during cooking. A dash of Sichuan peppercorn adds a different kind of heat.