Bon Appetit – September 2019

20 – SEPTEMBER 2019

1. Trim dark green tops from
   scallions and thinly slice; set aside.
   Thinly slice white and pale green
   parts; set aside separately.
   Quarter any larger tomatoes and
   halve any small ones. Place about
   one-quarter of tomatoes in a small
   bowl; season generously with
   salt and toss to combine. Set aside.


2. Heat 1 Tbsp. sesame oil in
   a large skillet over medium-
   high. Add reserved white and
   pale green parts of scallions
   and remaining three-quarters of
   tomatoes and cook, stirring
   occasionally, until softened and
   any liquid from tomatoes has
   evaporated, about 4 minutes. Mix
   in garlic and ginger; cook, stirring
   constantly, until fragrant, about
   30 seconds. Add rice and stir to
   separate grains. Cook just to heat
   rice through, about 3 minutes.


3. Scoot vegetables and rice to
   1 side of skillet, then pour half of
   remaining sesame oil into pan.
   Add eggs and cook, stirring often,
   until just set, about 1 minute.
   Mix into vegetables and rice, then
   drizzle in soy sauce and cook,
   stirring, just until well combined.


4. Transfer fried rice to a large
   bowl or platter. Drain salted
   tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil,
   and spoon over rice. Sprinkle
   with reserved scallion tops and
   red pepper flakes (if using) and
   drizzle with remaining sesame oil.
   Finely grate zest from lemon over.

Home – Family Meal

Salting sliced

raw tomatoes draws

out some of their

liquid and concentrates

their flavor.

Tomato Fried Rice

Cooking rice in big batches
is like giving a gift to your future
self; tossed with tiny tomatoes,
leftovers become tonight’s dinner
in minutes

4 SERVINGS

4 scallions

1 lb. cherry and/or grape tomatoes

of any and all colors

Kosher salt

2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil, divided

3 garlic cloves, finely grated

1½ tsp. finely grated peeled ginger

2½ cups chilled cooked long-grain

white or brown rice

3 large eggs, beaten to blend

1 Tbsp. soy sauce

Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)

Crushed red pepper flakes

(for serving; optional)

½ lemon

Each of the

recipes in

this section:

Takes under

1 hour

—

Has 10

ingredients

or fewer

(not including

salt, pepper,

and extra-virgin

olive oil)

—

Requires no

special gadgets

or appliances

PHOTOGRAPHS BY CHELSIE CRAIG