Savory Tomato
Sausage Stir-Fried Rice

A vibrant and comforting one-pan meal featuring fluffy rice tossed in a tangy tomato glaze with seared sausage rounds and tender scrambled eggs.

Ingredients

• 2–3 pieces sausage, sliced into rounds
• 2 large eggs, scrambled
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 bowl cooked white rice
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato sauce (ketchup)
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 125 ml water
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• to taste fresh basil or scallions for garnish

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the Sausage

   

   Begin by slicing the red sausages into thin, uniform rounds on a wooden cutting board. Using a sharp kitchen knife helps achieve clean, even cuts, which ensures the pieces cook at the same rate and look professional in the finished dish.

   Tip: Keep the slices consistent in thickness so they develop a uniform crust when fried later.
2. 2Prepare the sauce base

   

   In a small yellow bowl, combine two spoons of light soy sauce and two spoons of tomato sauce. This combination provides the savory umami and tangy brightness that forms the foundation of the stir-fry sauce.

   Tip: Mixing the sauces in a separate bowl first allows you to control the proportions easily before adding them to the hot pan.
3. 3Finalize the Stir-Fry Sauce

   

   Add one spoon of oyster sauce, a small spoon of salt, and one spoon of cornstarch to the bowl. Pour in half a bowl of clear water and stir the mixture thoroughly until the cornstarch is completely dissolved and the sauce is smooth.

   Tip: Ensure there are no cornstarch lumps at the bottom of the bowl, as these can create gelatinous spots in your sauce during cooking.
4. 4Brown the Sausage Slices

   

   Heat a small amount of oil in a pan over medium heat. Arrange the sausage slices in a single layer and fry them until the surfaces are golden brown and the edges appear slightly crisped, then remove them from the pan.

   Tip: Avoid overcrowding the pan so that each slice makes direct contact with the heat for better browning.
5. 5Create the Tomato Base

   

   Add the diced tomatoes to the pan. Stir-fry them over medium heat until they soften and begin to release their natural juices, forming a rich and fragrant tomato sauce base.

   Tip: A pinch of salt can help the tomatoes break down faster and release more liquid.
6. 6Incorporate the Proteins

   

   Return the fried sausage slices and the previously prepared scrambled egg chunks to the pan with the sautéed tomatoes. Toss everything together briefly to distribute the ingredients evenly throughout the tomato sauce.

   Tip: Keeping the egg chunks slightly large prevents them from disappearing into the sauce when you stir-fry the rice later.
7. 7Add the savory tomato sauce

   

   Pour the prepared sauce mixture—a savory blend of light soy sauce, tomato sauce, oyster sauce, salt, cornstarch, and water—into the pan with the fried eggs and sausages. Stir the ingredients well as the sauce begins to heat up and bubble, ensuring everything is evenly coated in the rich, red liquid.

   Tip: Give the sauce a quick stir right before pouring to ensure the cornstarch hasnt settled at the bottom of the bowl.
8. 8Incorporate the Cooked Rice

   

   Once the sauce is bubbling and the flavors have melded, add a bowl of cooked white rice into the center of the pan. This step allows the rice to absorb the tangy and savory essence of the tomato and sausage base.

   Tip: Using cold or day-old rice is ideal here, as the grains stay firm and separate while stir-frying, preventing the dish from becoming mushy.
9. 9Stir-fry until well combined

   

   Thoroughly toss and combine the rice with the sauce and ingredients. Continue stir-frying over medium-high heat until every grain of rice is evenly coated in the red sauce and the entire mixture is heated through and aromatic.

   Tip: Break up any remaining clumps of rice with the back of your spoon to ensure the sauce penetrates every grain.

Storage & Reheating

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