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  • Jeeca Jeeca
  • - September 22, 2023
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Vegan Chinese Tomato & “Egg” Stir-Fry

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WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
WHAT ARE BEAN CURD ROLLS/SHEETS?
DRIED OR FROZEN BEANCURD SKIN OR YUBA
FROZEN BEANCURD/TOFU SKIN OR YUBA
FOR THE STIR-FRY
TO SERVE
NOTES FOR THE BEAN CURD ROLLS OR YUBA
HOW TO MAKE THIS VEGAN CHINESE TOMATO & “EGG” STIR-FRY
SERVE AND ENJOY
MORE RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE
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STIR-FRY
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Stir-fries with tomatoes and eggs were a staple at home growing up. Not only were they incredibly easy to prepare but also very cheap and affordable. This Chinese Tomato and ‘Egg’ Stir-Fry is my vegan take on the classic— but instead of using eggs, I use beancurd rolls or sheets to mimic the texture and also add protein into the mix.

A bowl with vegan tomato and egg stir fry

This recipe is easy, delicious, and very tasty. The acidity from the tomatoes seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and pepper is perfectly absorbed by the bean curd rolls creating an incredibly tasty dish, that’s perfect with rice.

A bowl with vegan tomato and egg stir fry

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

  • It’s easy and ready with a few key ingredients!
  • The tomatoes give the sauce that richness and acidity that’s perfectly balance by other seasonings
  • This is great for a hearty meal with rice!

WHAT ARE BEAN CURD ROLLS/SHEETS?

This exact bean curd rolls I purchase come fried and are actually ready to eat as-is, but I personally love them in hotpot or Shabu Shabu since the pieces absorb liquid such as soups and sauces so well, and the texture is great.

It’s simply made of the same yuba or tofu skin sheets, but were fried and fried in oil to make them crispy.

Fried bean curd rolls
Fried bean curd rolls

DRIED OR FROZEN BEANCURD SKIN OR YUBA

You can purchase frozen Yuba or tofu skin, that’s usually fresh then frozen. These are usually a lighter/pale yellow hue has a distinct bite to them. It depends on the manufacturer if these will come in small cakes or sheets that are layered together.

Dried Beancurd Skin
Dried Tofu/Beancurd Skin or Yuba

There is also dried bean curd skin or yuba sheets, that you’ll need to rehydrate. These can be quite delicate and fragile to work with and will easily break apart, but it shouldn’t be a problem for this recipe since they’ll be easily integrated in the tomatoes and sauce.

Dried Beancurd Skin
Dried Tofu/Beancurd Skin or Yuba

I used these dried yuba or beancurd sheets for my Vegan Hainanese “Chicken” Recipe that you can check out here.

Vegan Hainanese Chicken Rice

FROZEN BEANCURD/TOFU SKIN OR YUBA

Below are images of frozen yuba that I purchase from a local Chinese store. I simply thaw these and are immediately ready-to-use.

Frozen tofu beancurd skin or yuba
Frozen beancurd skin or yuba
Frozen tofu beancurd skin or yuba
Thawed yuba or beancurd skin
Frozen tofu beancurd skin or yuba
You can slice these into small pieces before mixing into the stir-fry
Frozen tofu beancurd skin or yuba

FOR THE STIR-FRY

  • 1 lb ripe tomatoes (4-5 small)
  • 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
  • 1 scallion , chopped (white and green parts separated)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 3.5 oz fried bean curd rolls or Yuba sheet (see recipe notes below)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp salt , or to taste
  • Drizzle sesame oil
Ingredients for Chinese tomato egg stir fry
Whole ripe tomatoes, green onions, sesame oil, minced garlic

TO SERVE

  • Steamed rice to serve
  • Green onions for topping

NOTES FOR THE BEAN CURD ROLLS OR YUBA

  • Yuba, or beancurd skin, can be purchased dried or frozen. I love the frozen ones cause they’re already rehydrated and divided into sheets/pieces and I simply have to thaw them. They have a smoother texture compared to bean curd rolls and work great with this recipe as well.
  • If using frozen/fresh tofu skin or Yuba, you can use 200g rehydrated/thawed Yuba.
  • If using dried tofu skin or Yuba that you have to soak to rehydrate, start with 3.5 oz or 100g.
  • You can check online or at your local Asian store or supermarket for tofu skin.

HOW TO MAKE THIS VEGAN CHINESE TOMATO & “EGG” STIR-FRY

PREPARE THE TOMATOES

  • Slice half of the tomatoes into wedges, and the remaining into large chunks (half of a wedge). I like to do so so I can cook down the chunks first and then add the wedges later on for an extra bite of tomato.
Slicing ripe tomatoes
Slicing ripe tomatoes
Slicing ripe tomatoes
Sliced ripe tomatoes
  • Heat a large wok or skillet over medium heat. Once hot, stir-fry the white parts of the scallion. Add the garlic and stir-fry until aromatic, 30 seconds.
  • Add the tomato chunks. Cook the tomatoes down for 2-3 minutes until the pieces start to cook down and release juices.
  • Season the tomatoes with Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, white pepper, and sugar.
Stir frying green onions in a wok
Stir frying green onions and minced garlic in a wok
Cooking down tomatoes in a wok
Seasoning the tomatoes
Seasoning the tomatoes
  • Add in the beancurd rolls. Pour the water.
  • Mix well and allow everything to come to a gentle simmer for the beancurd rolls to absorb the liquid and soften.
  • You can cut the bean curd rolls or skin with a pair of kitchen scissors to yield smaller pieces/cuts.
  • Season the sauce with salt, to taste.
Cooking the bean curd roll with tomatoes
Cooking the bean curd roll or egg substitute with tomatoes
Slicing bean curd roll
  • Add in the remaining tomato wedges and cook for 3-4 more minutes until the tomatoes are tender to your liking.
  • Finish with a generous drizzle of sesame oil. Add some of the green onions (leave some for garnishing).
Drizzling sesame oil
Cooked tomato and egg stir fry

SERVE AND ENJOY

  • Serve hot with steamed rice. Garnish with the remaining green onions. Enjoy!
A bowl with vegan tomato and egg stir fry
A bowl with vegan tomato and egg stir fry

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  • Sundubu Jjigae (Korean Soft Tofu Stew)
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  • Peanut Satay Noodle Soup

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Vegan Chinese Tomato and “Egg” Stir-Fry

4.67 from 3 votes
Stir-fries with tomatoes and eggs were a staple at home growing up. Not only were they incredibly easy to prepare but also very cheap and affordable. This Chinese Tomato and ‘Egg’ Stir-Fry is my vegan take on the classic— but instead of using eggs, I use beancurd rolls or sheets to mimic the texture and also add protein into the mix.This recipe is easy, delicious, and very tasty. The acidity from the tomatoes seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and pepper is perfectly absorbed by the bean curd rolls creating an incredibly tasty dish, that’s perfect with rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese, East Asian
Servings 3 servings
Calories 289 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

STIR-FRY

  • 1 lb ripe tomatoes (4-5 small)
  • 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
  • 1 scallion , chopped (white and green parts separated)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 3.5 oz fried bean curd rolls or Yuba sheet (see notes)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp salt , or to taste
  • Drizzle sesame oil

TO SERVE

  • Steamed rice to serve
  • Green onions for topping

Instructions
 

  • Slice half of the tomatoes into wedges, and the remaining into large chunks (half of a wedge). I like to do so so I can cook down the chunks first and then add the wedges later on for an extra bite of tomato.
  • Heat a large wok or skillet over medium heat. Once hot, stir-fry the white parts of the scallion. Add the garlic and stir-fry until aromatic, 30 seconds.
  • Add the tomato chunks. Cook the tomatoes down for 2-3 minutes until the pieces start to cook down and release juices.
  • Season the tomatoes with Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, white pepper, and sugar.
  • Add in the beancurd rolls. Pour the water.
  • Mix well and allow everything to come to a gentle simmer for the beancurd rolls to absorb the liquid and soften.
  • You can cut the bean curd rolls or skin with a pair of kitchen scissors to yield smaller pieces/cuts.
  • Season the sauce with salt, to taste.
  • Add in the remaining tomato wedges and cook for 3-4 more minutes until the tomatoes are tender to your liking.
  • Finish with a generous drizzle of sesame oil. Add some of the green onions (leave some for garnishing).
  • Serve hot with steamed rice. Garnish with the remaining green onions. Enjoy!

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Notes

BEAN CURD ROLLS OR YUBA

  • Yuba, or beancurd skin, can be purchased dried or frozen. I love the frozen ones cause they’re already rehydrated and divided into sheets/pieces and I simply have to thaw them. They have a smoother texture compared to bean curd rolls and work great with this recipe as well.
  • If using frozen/fresh tofu skin or Yuba, you can use 200g rehydrated/thawed Yuba.
  • If using dried tofu skin or Yuba that you have to soak to rehydrate, start with 3.5 oz or 100g.
  • You can check online or at your local Asian store or supermarket for tofu skin.
  • You can see the photos in the blog post above on how the dried and frozen yuba or tofu/beancurd skin look like.

NUTRITIONAL INFO

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1300IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 3mg
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This Post Has 4 Comments

  1. Niklas October 7, 2023 Reply

    4 stars
    I used dried tofuskin and wasn’t sure whether I was supposed to presoak them, I did and I think it was the right call, but it got a bit soggy even though I only used 60% of the water. It was tasty and very quick to cook (normally I need way more time than what you indicate), so a good workday dinner! Thanks : )

    1. Jeeca October 8, 2023 Reply

      Thanks Niklas! I think pre-soaking them is ok but would be best if they’re still on the harder side when added to the sauce so they can soak up more of the sauce instead of water ◡̈ thanks for trying it out!

  2. Abi October 22, 2023 Reply

    5 stars
    Yummy. I used kala namak in place iof regular salt to give it that eggy flavour I grew up with.

    1. Jeeca October 22, 2023 Reply

      Ooh that’s a great idea ◡̈ thanks Abi!

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