Fried Rice

Asian cuisine · stir-fry · comfort food · creative cooking

Born in China. Fried rice was first created during the Sui dynasty in China, making it over 1,400 years old. It spread around the world as Chinese people moved to different countries and brought their cooking traditions with them.

Cooked in a wok. This dish is made by stir-frying already-cooked rice in a hot wok or frying pan with other ingredients. The heat makes the rice get crispy edges and absorb all the delicious flavors mixed in.

Leftover magic. Fried rice was created as a way to use up leftover rice and vegetables from other meals. This smart cooking idea means there are endless variations depending on what you have in your kitchen.

Mix and match fillings. You can add eggs, vegetables like carrots and peas, seafood, chicken, pork, or beef to your fried rice. The beauty of this dish is that no two batches have to be exactly the same.

Popular everywhere. Fried rice is loved across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia, and has become a favorite comfort food around the whole world.