I've always believed that being able to make even the most ordinary home-cooked dishes taste great is pretty impressive! Let me share my recipe for scrambled eggs with tomatoes. Anyone who cooks knows that dishes cooked over high heat taste best. Home gas stoves don't have the same high heat as restaurant gas stoves, so my tomatoes used to taste like they were boiled, which wasn't good. Later, I figured out this method, and the tomatoes aren't too sour, and the sauce is thick and creamy. You should try it! The only downside I've found so far is—you have to wash three bowls, haha. Okay, enough rambling, let's get to the point—
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Steps for making scrambled eggs with tomatoes (homemade version)
Choose soft tomatoes, not angular ones, as they tend to have less juice and aren't as tasty. Cut the tomatoes into chunks; I was too lazy to peel them, but you can peel them beforehand if you don't like the skin.
This cutting method ensures that the tomato pulp fully contacts the oil; if it's encased in the skin, it will result in a very sour dish.
Add a small spoonful of salt (I prefer a milder taste, so this small spoonful is enough; you can adjust the amount according to your own taste) and a small spoonful of sugar (optional) to the chopped tomatoes, then mix well.
Prepare the eggs and beat them. By this time, the tomato pulp and juice will have released. Pour them into another small bowl.
Heat a small amount of oil in a pan, scramble the eggs until set, then pour them back into the original bowl. No need to wash the pan; just wipe off any egg bits with kitchen paper. Otherwise, if you heat oil again later, the egg bits will burn and produce carcinogens.
Add more oil than you used for frying the eggs. Once the oil is hot, add the tomatoes. Remember, add the tomatoes only when the oil is quite hot (otherwise they'll boil). Stir-fry until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
Pour in the scrambled eggs, stir-fry for a while, then pour in the reserved broth. Stir-fry until the broth thickens, then it's ready to serve! If you like scallions, you can add chopped scallions at this step.
Look, doesn't it look great? It's not too sour, with a strong tomato flavor! Looking forward to your homework!
