The method
3 steps · 15 min
- 01
Scramble eggs in hot oil until just set; remove.
- 02
Sauté tomatoes with sugar and salt until they break down into sauce.
- 03
Fold eggs back in; finish with scallions.

Fanqie chao dan — the everyday comfort dish. Silky egg curds folded into ripe tomatoes broken down into a sweet-tart sauce.
3 steps · 15 min
Scramble eggs in hot oil until just set; remove.
Sauté tomatoes with sugar and salt until they break down into sauce.
Fold eggs back in; finish with scallions.