Simple Fried Rice

Name: Simple Fried Rice
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 3 , large eggs; 1½ teaspoons, kosher salt, divided; 2 tablespoons, vegetable oil, divided; 1 , carrot, peeled and cut into ¼-inch pieces; 4 ounces, ham steak, cut into ½-inch pieces (¾ cup); 4 , scallions, white and green parts separated and sliced; 4 cups cooked, jasmine rice, room temperature; ¼ teaspoon, pepper; 1/2 cup, frozen peas

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2022

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SERVES4

TIME30 minutes

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Stir-frying day-old rice with simple seasonings and a balance of mix-ins makes for a frugal and incredibly satisfying meal. Day-old jasmine rice worked best; the varietal is loaded with a popcorn-y aromatic compound that perfumed the fried ...

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