Hong Kong SAR China
Hong Kong Tomato Egg Rice, made with supermarket ingredients
The authentic flavor in three easy steps with what any supermarket sells, in metric, for students and anyone cooking far from home (serves 2).
10 min2 to wash
3 lazy steps
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add 4 beaten eggs, scramble softly until half-cooked for 1 minute, and set aside.
- 2
Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 diced tomatoes, and 2 sliced green onions to the pan; cook over medium heat for 3 minutes until softened, then add 1 tbsp ketchup, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp chicken broth, simmering for 1 minute.
- 3
Return the eggs to the pan, toss briefly for 30 seconds to combine with the sauce, and serve hot over 500 ml cooked white rice.
How it's eaten in Hong Kong SAR China
In Hong Kong, it is often topped with a dash of white pepper or a drizzle of sesame oil at cha chaan tengs.