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fried rice

🇨🇳 A dish from China

fried rice, a dish from China
Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0

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.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientscooked rice, eggs, vegetables, scallions, soy sauce, meat or seafood
🔥Cooking methodstir-fried in a wok over high heat
👅Flavour & stylesavory, umami, lightly seasoned
🕒When it’s eatenmain dish or side accompaniment

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Frequently asked questions

Where does fried rice come from?
fried rice is a dish that originated in China.
What is fried rice?
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.