Classic Scallion and Egg Fried Rice

KATHY: Fried rice, one of the most classic staples in Chinese cuisine, also happens to be one of the most underappreciated. Many people think of it as a way to get rid of old rice—in concept, an easy dish anyone can prepare at home. But executing perfect fried rice is actually harder than you think.

I grew up watching my dad and Uncle Tong order fried rice at Chinese restaurants. They had a habit of ordering the fried rice first, which is unusual. T