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fried rice

Traditional dish from China

Street Food

About fried rice

cooked rice stir-fried with eggs and other ingredients

Fried rice is a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or a frying pan and is usually mixed with other ingredients such as eggs, vegetables, seafood, or meat. It is often eaten as a main dish or as an accompaniment to another dish. Fried rice is a popular component of East Asian, Southeast Asian and certain South Asian cuisines. As a homemade dish, fried rice is typically made with ingredients left over from other dishes, leading to countless variations. Fried rice first developed during the Sui dynasty in China.

Cuisine Type

  • Asian cuisine

Components

  • egg as food
  • meat
  • onion
  • cooked rice
  • fish
  • vegetable oil

Dietary Information

✓ Popular street food
Traditional China cuisine

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