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Tomato and scrambled eggs

番茄炒蛋Fānqié chǎo dàn

Scrambled eggs with softened tomato wedges

Soft scrambled eggs with juicy tomatoes.

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Region: Beijing
Type: Dishes

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This family version cooks scallions with the tomatoes and uses sesame oil and Shaoxing wine; seasoning and sauce thickness can be adjusted.

Typical ingredients

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Tomato番茄

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Chicken egg鸡蛋

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Scallions葱

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White pepper白胡椒

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Sesame oil香油

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Huangjiu for cooking黄酒

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Cooking oil食用油

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Texture: Soft eggs with juicy tomato.
How it’s made: Cook the eggs and tomatoes separately, then combine briefly.

This family version cooks scallions with the tomatoes and uses sesame oil and Shaoxing wine; seasoning and sauce thickness can be adjusted.

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