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Simple Tomato and Egg Rice Cooker Recipe

Cooks in 25 minutes Difficulty Easy
Experience the ultimate time-saving solution with our Tomato Egg Rice Cooker Recipe! Enjoy a flavorful one-pot meal with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy days!

Experience the ultimate time-saving solution with this Tomato Egg Rice Cooker Recipe! This simple one-pot wonder guarantees a flavorful meal with minimal cleanup – a perfect choice for busy days.

Can it get any easier?! This is one of those recipes that makes you wonder why you ever bothered cooking rice any other way. It’s cozy, it’s hands‑off, and it’s the perfect “I’m tired but still want something delicious” meal.

This recipe actually went viral (3M+ views!) when I posted it back in 2024. Because it’s that simple — you literally drop everything into a rice cooker and let it do its magic. The tomatoes melt down into a natural sauce, the eggs turn silky and soft, and the whole thing becomes this comforting, savoury bowl of goodness that tastes like home.

If you’re a student, busy parent, or just someone who loves low‑effort high‑reward meals…this one’s for you.

⭐ Why I Love This Recipe

  • One pot = minimal dishes
  • No chopping if you don’t want to
  • Tomatoes release their own juices, so the rice becomes extra flavorful
  • The eggs cook perfectly without scrambling on the stove
  • It’s budget‑friendly and surprisingly nutritious

Plus, you can customize it however you like by adding veggies, different types of protein, or just keep it simple and classic.

Instructions:

  1. Preparation: Combine rinsed rice, water, dashi powder, and sesame oil in your rice cooker or stove pot. Adjust water quantity for rice cooker usage to accommodate tomato moisture. Stir well to combine.
  2. Cooking: Layer tomatoes on top of the rice and start your rice cooker. If using a stove pot, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed.
  3. Adding Eggs: When the rice cooker is 2 minutes away from completion, pour the beaten eggs over the rice and close the lid for an additional 2 minutes. For stove-top cooking, add eggs after the rice is done, cover, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Serving: Mix the cooked ingredients thoroughly to evenly distribute the tomatoes and eggs. Serve with additional veggies for added nutrition and a splash of soy sauce or salt to taste!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • Effortless Convenience: Enjoy a delicious meal with minimal effort and cleanup.
  • Quick and Satisfying: Let your rice cooker or pot do the work while you relax.
  • Nutrient-Rich: Benefit from the wholesome goodness of tomatoes and eggs in every bite.

This is the kind of recipe that proves simple food can still be so satisfying. It’s warm, nourishing, and perfect for busy days when you want something homemade without the effort. I make this all the time when I’m craving comfort food but don’t want to stand over the stove.

If you try it, tag me @eatingwithkirby. I love seeing your recreations!

Tomato Egg Rice Cooker Recipe

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Experience the ultimate time-saving solution with our Tomato Egg Rice Cooker Recipe! Enjoy a flavorful one-pot meal with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy days!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: dinner, Main
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Rice
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp dashi powder
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 3 small tomatoes
  • 2 eggs beaten

Equipment

  • 1 rice cooker

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Rice: In a rice cooker or stove pot, add in WASHED rice (wash and rinse twice until water runs clear) and water. If using a rice cooker, adjust the water slightly because tomatoes will release moisture. Add dashi powder and sesame oil, then stir.
  2. Cook the Rice: Top the rice with tomatoes and start the rice cooker. If using a stove pot, bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
  3. Add the Eggs: When the rice cooker is 2 minutes away from being done, open the lid and add the beaten eggs. Close the lid and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes. If using a stove pot, add the eggs when the rice is done and cover for 2 more minutes.
  4. Mix and Serve: Open the lid and mix thoroughly to distribute the tomato and cook the eggs further. Serve with additional veggies for a healthier meal and a splash of soy sauce or salt to taste!
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Can it get any easier?! 🍅🍳 This is my Simple Tomato & Egg Rice Cooker Recipe and it got over 3M views and 13.6k shares when I first posted it! 🌟 Follow @eatingwithkirby as I share more 2024 popular recipes 🌟 ingredients: 1 cup rice 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp dashi powder 1 3/4 cups water 3 small tomatoes 2 eggs, beaten In a rice cooker or stove pot, add in WASHED rice (wash and rinse twice until water runs clear) and water. If using a rice cooker, make sure to use a bit less water than what the rice cooker says because tomatoes will release a lot of water. Add in dashi powder, sesame oil, and give it a quick stir. Top the rice with tomatoes and start the rice cooker. If using a stove pot, turn the heat to medium and once the water starts bubbling and boiling, reduce to a simmer and cover with lid. Cook for 15- 20 minutes or until water is completely absorbed. Once the rice cooker is 2 minutes away from being done, open the lid and add in your beaten eggs. Close the lid and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes. Same process goes with the stove pot. Once rice is done, add in your beaten eggs and cover the lid for an additional 2 minutes. Open the lid and mix thoroughly to cook the eggs even more and distribute the tomato throughout the rice. Serve with additional veggies (to make it a healthier meal) and a splash of soy sauce or salt to taste! 🍅 #onepotrecipe #tiktokfood #tomatorice #ricecookerrecipe #tomatoegg #EasyRecipes #tomatorice

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