Fanqie Chaodan (pronounced fahn-chyeh chow-dahn), also commonly referred to as Xihongsi Chaodan (pronounced shee-hong-sih chow-dahn), is an ever-so-popular dish of fried eggs and tomatoes.

Both tasty and cheap, Fanqie Chaodan is available at almost every Chinese restaurant (this means sit down, table-service restaurants), and is an excellent addition to any meal, not only because it's conducive to all nutritional needs decisions (finally something totally vegetarian), but also because it's just plain delicious.

The serving above is spruced up with some greens, or, qingcai (pronounced ching-tsai), and while a welcome addition, this is a bit designer for most Fanqie Chaodan. Either way, next time you're stuck for an extra vegetable and protein dish, give these tomatoes and eggs a try.

"Always hungry, never full . . ."

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