Among countless homemade dishes, those that are quick, appetizing, and filling often feature tomatoes and eggs. Today’s recipe for Tomato, Ham, and Egg Fried Rice is a perfect example – juicy, flavorful, and a true comfort food for ordinary days.
Ingredients
- Tomatoes: 2, blanched for 1 minute, peeled, and diced.
- Ham: 2 sausages, sliced diagonally.
- Eggs: 2, beaten.
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced for aroma.
- Seasonings: 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1/5 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce.
- Starch slurry: Mix starch and water in a 1:1 ratio.
Instructions
1、Blanch 2 tomatoes in boiling water for 1 minute, then peel and cut them into chunks.
2、Slice 2 ham sausages diagonally. 
3、Beat 2 eggs. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat, pour in the egg mixture, and scramble until cooked. Set aside.
4、Heat another tablespoon of cooking oil in the pan over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the tomato chunks and cook until soft and mushy.
5、Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1/5 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce. Mix well. Add the scrambled eggs and ham slices, stir-fry evenly, then pour in 200ml of cold water and simmer for 1 minute.
6、Mix starch and water in a 1:1 ratio to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the pan to thicken the sauce. Serve over rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Flavor and Emotion
This dish combines the tangy sweetness of tomatoes, the silky texture of eggs, and the savory delight of ham, all soaked into every grain of rice. Whether it’s a busy weekday or a makeshift kitchen during a trip, this fried rice brings back memories of simpler times and fills ordinary days with happiness.
Conclusion
Enjoy it while it’s hot – another simple yet happy day is complete. Tomato, Ham, and Egg Fried Rice is not just a quick meal; it’s a comforting dish that surpasses even Michelin-starred cuisine in the warmth it brings to everyday life.
