Simple Fried Rice for Two

Name: Simple Fried Rice for Two
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 2 , large eggs; 3/4 teaspoon, table salt, divided; 1 tablespoon, vegetable oil, divided; 1/2 , carrot, peeled and cut into ¼-inch pieces; 2 ounces, ham steak, cut into ½-inch pieces (⅓ cup); 2 , scallions, white and green parts separated and sliced; 2 cups cooked, jasmine rice, room temperature; 1/8 teaspoon, pepper; 1/4 cup, frozen peas

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2022

Tap into the sheer joy that is tender-chewy, delicately seasoned, twice-cooked rice.

SERVES2

TIME30 minutes

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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