Braised Tomatoes | 红烧番茄¶

Quick Info | 快速信息 - ⏱️ Prep Time | 准备时间: 5 minutes | 5分钟 - 🔥 Cook Time | 烹饪时间: 8 minutes | 8分钟 - 🍽️ Servings | 份量: 1 serving | 1人份 - 📊 Difficulty | 难度: Easy | 简单

📝 Description | 菜品介绍¶

English:
This simple braised tomato dish showcases the natural umami and slight sweetness of ripe tomatoes. Cooked until tender with a rich sauce, it's perfect over rice or noodles. The recipe uses only tomatoes and basic seasonings, making it an ideal minimalist vegan meal that takes just 13 minutes to prepare.

中文：
这道简单的红烧番茄展现了成熟番茄的天然鲜味和微甜。煮至软嫩并带有浓郁酱汁，非常适合配米饭或面条。菜谱仅使用番茄和基本调味料，是理想的极简素食餐点，仅需13分钟即可完成。

🥘 Ingredients | 食材清单¶

Ingredient	食材	Quantity	分量	Notes	备注
Ripe Tomatoes	成熟番茄	200g	200克	2 medium tomatoes	2个中等大小番茄
Garlic	大蒜	6g	6克	Minced (1-2 cloves)	切末（1-2瓣）
Salt	盐	2g	2克	To taste	适量
Sugar	糖	3g	3克	Balance acidity	平衡酸味
Cooking Oil	食用油	8ml	8毫升	Vegetable oil	植物油
Water	水	50ml	50毫升	For braising	用于红烧
Soy Sauce	酱油	5ml	5毫升	Light soy sauce	生抽

Notes on Measurements | 分量说明: - All measurements are precise in grams (g) or milliliters (ml) for consistency
所有分量均以克(g)或毫升(ml)为单位，保持一致性 - One medium tomato weighs approximately 100g
一个中等大小的番茄约重100克 - Adjust sugar based on tomato sweetness
根据番茄甜度调整糖的用量

👨‍🍳 Instructions | 制作步骤¶

Step 1 | 第一步: Prepare the Tomatoes | 准备番茄¶

English:
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly. Cut them into 2-3 cm cubes. If desired, you can peel them by blanching in boiling water for 30 seconds first. Peel and mince the garlic.

中文：
彻底清洗番茄。切成2-3厘米的方块。如需要，可以先在沸水中焯烫30秒去皮。大蒜去皮并切成细末。

💡 Tip | 小贴士:
Peeling is optional but creates a smoother sauce texture.
去皮是可选的，但能创造更顺滑的酱汁质地。

Step 2 | 第二步: Sauté the Aromatics | 炒香调料¶

English:
Place a small pot or deep pan over medium heat. Add 8ml of cooking oil and heat for 20 seconds. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for 10 seconds until fragrant.

中文：
将小锅或深煎锅置于中火上。加入8毫升食用油，加热20秒。加入蒜末，翻炒10秒至出香味。

⚠️ Important | 注意事项:
Use medium heat to prevent the garlic from burning.
使用中火防止大蒜烧焦。

Step 3 | 第三步: Add Tomatoes | 加入番茄¶

English:
Add the tomato cubes to the pot and stir-fry for 2 minutes until they start to soften and release their juices. Add 5ml of soy sauce and stir well.

中文：
将番茄块加入锅中，翻炒2分钟至开始变软并释放汁液。加入5毫升酱油，充分搅拌。

🌟 Pro Tip | 专业技巧:
Stir gently to avoid breaking the tomatoes too much.
轻轻搅拌以避免过度破坏番茄形状。

Step 4 | 第四步: Braise | 红烧¶

English:
Add 50ml of water, 2g of salt, and 3g of sugar to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes until the tomatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.

中文：
向锅中加入50毫升水、2克盐和3克糖。煮沸后转小火。盖上锅盖，慢炖5分钟至番茄软嫩且酱汁略微浓稠。

💡 Tip | 小贴士:
The sugar balances the natural acidity of the tomatoes perfectly.
糖完美平衡了番茄的天然酸味。

Step 5 | 第五步: Reduce and Serve | 收汁上桌¶

English:
Remove the lid and cook for another 1-2 minutes over medium heat to reduce the sauce to your desired consistency. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

中文：
打开锅盖，用中火再煮1-2分钟，将酱汁收至理想浓稠度。装入碗中，趁热配蒸米饭或面条食用。

✨ Characteristics | 菜品特点¶

🔄 Variations | 变化做法¶

Option 1 | 做法一: Herb Version | 香草版
Add 2g of dried basil or oregano for an Italian twist.
加入2克干罗勒或牛至，带来意式风味。

Option 2 | 做法二: Spicy Version | 辣味版
Add 1g of chili flakes during sautéing for heat.
炒制时加入1克辣椒碎增加辣味。

Option 3 | 做法三: Extra Saucy | 多汁版
Increase water to 80ml for more sauce to toss with pasta.
将水增加到80毫升，获得更多酱汁拌意面。

📌 Storage Tips | 储存建议¶

Refrigerator | 冷藏: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days
放入密封容器中冷藏，最多保存2天
Reheating | 重新加热: Reheat in a pot over low heat, stirring occasionally
用小火在锅中重新加热，偶尔搅拌
Freezing | 冷冻: Can be frozen for up to 1 month in a freezer-safe container
可放入冷冻安全容器中冷冻保存最多1个月
Thawing | 解冻: Thaw in refrigerator overnight before reheating
重新加热前在冰箱中解冻过夜

🏷️ Tags | 标签¶

Vegetables 蔬菜类 Quick & Easy 快手菜 Low-Calorie 低卡 Healthy 健康 Chinese Cuisine 中式料理 Braised 红烧 Tomatoes 番茄 Comfort Food 家常 One-Pot 一锅出

Recipe created on: 2026-05-04 | 菜谱创建日期: 2026-05-04