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Garlic Tomato Tofu Scramble

A moist, garlicky home-style stir-fry with tomato, firm tofu, and eggs, with about 16 minutes of preparation and cooking.

Total 16 min Skillet Easy 1 servings
Skillet Cooking for one
Garlic Tomato Tofu Scramble

Lightly sear the tofu before folding in tomato and egg for more texture and less watery pooling.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 6 min · Cook 10 min

  1. Beat 2 eggs with a pinch of salt; pat 150 g firm tofu dry and cut into 1.5 cm cubes; cut 1 tomato into chunks; mince 2 garlic cloves.
  2. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sear the two broad sides of the tofu for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly golden, then set aside.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tsp olive oil to the same pan; sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then cook tomato over medium heat for 2 minutes until slightly soft and juicy.
  4. Return tofu and gently toss so tomato juices coat the cubes.
  5. Push ingredients to one side; pour in eggs; when half-set, gently fold into soft curds over about 1 minute.
  6. Drizzle 1 tsp soy sauce down the pan edge, toss quickly, and serve while eggs stay moist and garlicky.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • Do not overcook the eggs—slightly soft curds taste best.
  • Pat firm tofu dry before frying so it browns more readily and stays intact when folded with the tomato and egg.

Best fresh; refrigerate up to 1 day and reheat through.

Substitutions

Soft tofu works if you toss very gently.

Optional add-ins

+Diced ham+Shredded cheese+Chopped scallions

FAQ

No garlic?

Scallions for aroma work too.

Can I add ketchup?

About ½ tsp deepens sweet-sour flavor.