Tomato and Egg Stir-fry | IDDSI Level 5 Care Food Recipe

IDDSI Level 5 | 15 minutes | Easy

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 2 eggs
• 1 medium tomato (approximately 150g)
• 1 teaspoon cooking oil
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• Cornstarch slurry: 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 teaspoons water

Method

1. Peel tomato (blanch in hot water for 30 seconds to remove skin easily), dice finely (no larger than 4×4mm)
2. Beat eggs with a pinch of salt
3. Heat wok, add oil, pour in egg mixture, stir-fry until just cooked (do not overcook), remove
4. In the same wok, stir-fry tomato pieces until juicy (approximately 2 minutes)
5. Season with salt and sugar
6. Add cornstarch slurry to slightly thicken the sauce
7. Return eggs, gently mix and serve

Texture Test

Fork pressure test: Passes Level 5 — egg pieces are small enough to be easily separated with a fork

Notes

Ensure tomato skin is completely removed. Tomato skin is a dangerous dual-texture material that can cause choking.

Nutrition

Approximately 180 kcal per serving, 12g protein. Tomato contains lycopene; eggs provide high-quality protein.