Scrambled Eggs With Soy-Marinated Tomatoes

Name: Scrambled Eggs With Soy-Marinated Tomatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ripe tomatoes; ¼ cup finely chopped scallions (from 2 medium); 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon agave syrup or honey; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon peeled, minced ginger; 1 garlic clove, grated or minced; 5 large eggs; ¼ cup freshly grated Cheddar (optional); Salt, to taste; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium avocado (optional); Toasted crusty bread, for serving

By Jerrelle Guy

Updated Sept. 5, 2024

Scrambled Eggs With Soy-Marinated Tomatoes — Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell.

Total Time: 15 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes' marinating
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes' marinating
Rating: 5(110)
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Scrambling eggs with tomatoes is a classic comforting pair, particularly in Chinese cuisine. But instead of cooking the tomatoes along with the eggs, here, the eggs are cooked separately, while the ripe tomatoes break down, their flavors concentrating when left to sit in a sweet soy-sesame dressing. Pile the scrambled eggs and the tomatoes onto crusty bread to soak up all the flavor. Add chunks of avocado to the marinated tomatoes too, if you like.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

1pound ripe tomatoes
¼ cup finely chopped scallions (from 2 medium)
2teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1tablespoon agave syrup or honey
1tablespoon soy sauce
1tablespoon peeled, minced ginger
1garlic clove, grated or minced
5large eggs
¼ cup freshly grated Cheddar (optional)
Salt, to taste
2tablespoons unsalted butter
1medium avocado (optional)
Toasted crusty bread, for serving

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Preparation

Step 1
Using a sharp knife, cut the tomatoes into bite-size chunks. Add them with their juices to a large mixing bowl. Add the scallions, sesame oil, agave, soy sauce, ginger and garlic, and toss to combine. Set aside while you scramble the eggs, or cover and place in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes and up to overnight.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, add the eggs, shredded cheese (if using) and a generous pinch of salt. Poke the yolks to break them, and beat until frothy.
Step 3
Heat a medium skillet over medium. Add the butter to the pan. Once it’s melted, tilt the pan to coat the surface, then add the eggs. Cook, slowly pushing the eggs with a spatula across the bottom of the pan until soft curds form. (For larger curds, stir less frequently.) Continue cooking until the eggs are set but still glossy, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat immediately and transfer to a serving platter.
Step 4
Pit and cube the avocado, if using, and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes. Spoon the marinated tomatoes and their juices over the eggs, and scoop onto slices of crusty bread to serve.

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erock6 months ago

A great breakfast or lunch to enjoy at the end of summer when tomatoes are bountiful and juicy. Honestly skip the eggs and just feast on tomatoes! I made this using fresh young ginger and shallots instead of scallions and it was divine.

H Leben6 months ago

Thanks, NYTs! I love trying new breakfast ideas! This was interesting. The only change I made was that I let the tomatoes warm up in the oven so they’d be extra juicy and not too cold. I also added cilantro. Personally I think this would be more delicious without the honey.. my Campari tomatoes were already very sweet.

Lee6 months ago

I use dark maple syrup in place of agave when soy sauce is involved. All the flavors blend well, plus I always have grade A syrup in my house.

Paul S3 months ago

This is an excellent morning recipe. I found that it is better prepared and used the same day. It will keep in the refrigerator but the next couple of days the juice of the tomatoes softened the items more than I liked.

Blackstone3 months ago

This a total winner.

Andy Nieto4 months ago

Made exactly as listed. Wouldn’t change a thing. The freshness is out of this world and a real crowd pleaser.

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