Tomato Fried Rice

This version of fried rice, with tomatoes, shallots & scrambled eggs, is really easy to make and super flavorful.

Ingredients:
5 eggs, beaten
1 large shallot (or 1/4 small red onion), finely chopped
2 scallions, chopped

1/2 cup diced ham (optional)
2 small ripe tomatoes, diced (or 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes)
2 cups cooked white rice (best if cooled to room temp. before using)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. sesame oil

1. Heat 2 tsp. of vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium high heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until just done. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. In a larger skillet, add 2 tbsp. of vegetable oil over medium high heat. Add the shallots and ham (if using) cook about 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. 

3. Add tomatoes, scallions, scrambled eggs and rice with 1/4 tsp. of black pepper, 1/2 tsp. sugar, 1/2 tsp. of salt, and 1 tsp. sesame oil and stir to combine. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until rice mixture is hot and well combined. Re-season the rice with another 1/4 tsp. black pepper, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. of sesame oil before serving. 

Chopped tomatoes, shallots, scallions, and 3 eggs beaten.

Scramble the eggs in a small skillet until just cooked through. Set aside.

In a larger skillet, saute the chopped shallots (and ham, if using) in 2 tbsp. of vegetable oil until fragrant. Season with 1 tsp. sesame oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. sugar, and 1/4 tsp. black pepper.

Stir in tomatoes, rice, scrambles eggs and scallions. Cook for several minutes until heated through and ingredients are well-combined. Re-season the fried rice with another 1/4 tsp. black pepper, 1/2 tsp. sesame oil, and 1 tsp. salt before serving.