0:00 / 8:55
Developed with YouTube

Hong Kong Style Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes

groups2 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 5 minsskilletCook: 6 minsscheduleTotal: 11 minsoutdoor_grillStir-fry
Allergens:warningEggs

Allergen labels are AI-generated and may be incomplete or wrong. If you have a food allergy, always verify every ingredient yourself.

Recipe details are AI-generated from the video and may contain errors — for reference only.

skilletInstruction

7 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:01:48

Remove the stems from 5 tomatoes and wash thoroughly under running water, then cut into small wedges (about 8 pieces per tomato); wash and finely chop 1 green onion into scallion bits.

lightbulb

Watch out

Tomatoes can be slippery when cutting

curl your fingertips inward to hold the tomato securely and avoid cutting yourself

Ingredients:Tomatogreen onion
Tools:chef's knifecutting board
02
Preparation
00:03:26

In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp cornstarch with about 2 tbsp water, stir thoroughly with a spoon to make a cornstarch slurry.

lightbulb

Watch out

Cornstarch settles quickly at the bottom

give it another quick stir right before pouring it into the wok later

Ingredients:cornstarch (1 tsp)
Tools:bowl
03
Active Cooking
00:03:42

Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the cut tomatoes and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in 250ml water, 2 tbsp ketchup, and 1 tsp sugar, simmer for 2 minutes until the tomatoes soften. Stir the cornstarch slurry again, pour it in, and stir continuously until the sauce thickens into a silky glaze.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, about 3-4 minutes
lightbulb

Watch out

Stir immediately while pouring the cornstarch slurry, otherwise it will clump up from the heat.

Ingredients:Cooking oil (1 tbsp)Tomato (5 piece)water (250 ml)ketchup (2 tbsp)sugar (1 tsp)
Tools:wooden spatulawok
04
Active Cooking
00:05:49
warningStay safe

Use a dry kitchen towel or glove when handling the hot wok and pouring boiling tomato sauce to prevent steam burns.

Pour the cooked tomatoes and gravy into a clean bowl and set aside; wash the wok thoroughly.

lightbulb

Watch out

Be careful of hot steam escaping when pouring out the tomato sauce to prevent burns.

Tools:large bowl
05
Preparation
00:06:01
warningStay safe

Wash hands thoroughly with soap after handling raw eggs to prevent Salmonella contamination.

Crack 5 eggs into a bowl and whisk thoroughly until the egg whites and yolks are fully combined.

lightbulb

Watch out

Whisk until just mixed

over-whisking creates too many air bubbles, affecting the silky texture

Ingredients:Egg (5 piece)
Tools:mixing bowl
06
Active Cooking
00:06:13

Pour 1 tbsp cooking oil into the clean wok and heat up, then lower to medium-low heat. Pour in the beaten egg liquid. While the edges start setting but the top remains wet, pour the reserved tomato mixture onto the center. Gently push the egg folds from the edges toward the center using a spatula, letting raw liquid flow underneath and absorb the tomato gravy. Turn off heat immediately when eggs are 80-90% cooked, soft, silky, and saturated with juice.

local_fire_departmentMedium-low heat, about 1 minute
lightbulb

Watch out

Keep the flame low and push gently from the edges

do not stir aggressively or the eggs will become tough and mushy

Ingredients:Cooking oil (1 tbsp)
Tools:wooden spatulawok
07
Active Cooking
00:07:23

Gently slide the scrambled tomato eggs onto a serving plate, then sprinkle the chopped green scallions over the top to garnish before serving.

lightbulb

Watch out

Slide the eggs onto the plate gently to preserve the large, fluffy layered structure.

Ingredients:green onion (1 piece)
Tools:serving plate

groceryAll Ingredients

Tomato5 piece
Egg5 piece
green onion1 piece
ketchup2 tbsp
sugar1 tsp
cornstarch1 tsp
Cooking oil2 tbsp
water250 ml

blenderAll Tools Needed

chef's knifecutting boardbowlwooden spatulawoklarge bowlmixing bowlserving plate