Tomato and Egg Soup

Method8 steps

1. 1

   Prepare the tomatoes

   准备西红柿

   Wash the tomatoes and cut them into chunks.

   将西红柿洗净，切块。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Cut the chunks to a uniform size.切块大小均匀即可
   
2. 2

   Prepare the aromatics

   准备辅料

   Finely chop the scallion, ginger, and garlic.

   葱姜蒜切碎。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Chopping them finely helps release more aroma.切碎一点更容易爆出香味
   
3. 3

   Whisk the egg mixture

   搅打蛋液

   Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until well combined using chopsticks (or an egg beater).

   鸡蛋打到碗中，用筷子（或打蛋器）搅拌均匀。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Whisk thoroughly to blend the egg whites and yolks for a silkier texture.充分搅拌使蛋清蛋黄融合，口感更滑嫩
   
4. 4

   Sauté the aromatics

   爆香

   Heat the wok and add 15ml of cooking oil. Once you see a wisp of smoke rising from the oil, add the scallion, ginger, and garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds.

   热锅，并放入 15 毫升的油，待能从油中看到冒出一丝烟时，放入葱姜蒜翻炒 30 秒。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Watch the oil temperature; adding the aromatics when it just starts to smoke yields the richest fragrance.注意油温，冒烟时下锅香味最浓
   
5. 5

   Stir-fry the tomatoes

   炒西红柿

   Add the tomatoes and stir-fry for 1 minute.

   放入西红柿翻炒 1 分钟。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Stir-frying until the tomatoes release their red oil and juices gives the soup a more vibrant color.炒出西红柿的红油汁水会让汤色更好看
   
6. 6

   Add water and bring to a boil

   加水煮沸

   Pour in water until it reaches about 1.2 times the height of the ingredients in the wok, then add salt.

   倒入水，水的高度大约为锅内菜品高度的 1.2 倍，并放入盐。

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 Using hot water is recommended to save time.建议使用热水以节省时间
   
7. 7

   Pour in the egg mixture

   淋入蛋液

   Once the soup is boiling, pour in the egg mixture and use chopsticks to break the eggs into ribbons. Add MSG and sesame oil.

   待开锅后，将鸡蛋液放入，并用筷子将鸡蛋打散，放入味素和香油。

   ⏱40 sec

   • 💡 Pouring the egg mixture in a circular motion creates beautiful egg ribbons.画圈淋入蛋液可形成漂亮的蛋花
   
8. 8

   Serve

   出锅

   Wait for 30 seconds, turn off the heat, and serve.

   等待 30 秒，关火出锅。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 You can garnish with chopped scallions at the end.最后可以撒点葱花点缀