How to Know Varieties of Fried Rice
Fried rice, a dish made famous by Asian restaurants, has captured the hearts and stomachs of many foodies worldwide. Although it originated in the Yangzhou province in China, other Asian countries like Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia also create unique versions of fried rice. Learn how to identify different varieties of fried rice and enjoy this versatile staple of Asian cuisine. Does this Spark an idea?
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Identify Chinese style fried rice. Cooks usually make it with leftover steamed rice, soy sauce, spring onions, garlic and vegetables. You can also include a small amount of meat, eggs or shrimp. In Chinese-American restaurants, this common type of fried rice is called "house fried rice" and is served as either main or side dish.
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Learn more about Chahan or Japanese fried rice. This fried rice often includes some vegetables like peas, Japanese leeks and carrots. You can also include eggs, fish cake cubes or pork, if you prefer. Chahan is usually less greasy than other fried rice types.
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Know more about the two types of Thai fried rice. Thai fried rice uses fish sauce and basil or chilies in addition to soy sauce. Also, curry fried rice is another Thai fried rice dish from the south of the country; it uses onions and curry paste as the main seasoning instead of soy sauce.
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Find out about Nasi Goreng. This type of fried rice is common in Indonesia and Malaysia. Chefs use shallots, garlic, fish sauce and kecap manis, a sweet soy sauce, for flavoring.
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Be aware that other Asian countries also have their own special variations of fried rice. Kimchi fried rice from Korea features the famous spicy cabbage condiment as the main flavoring ingredient. Sinangag, a type of fried rice popular in the Philippines, features toasted garlic and oil.
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Tips & Warnings
You make all fried rice types with cold, leftover steamed rice. Thai fried rice most often uses Jasmine rice, while most other types of fried rice use long grain rice.
Hawaiian fried rice is similar to Chinese fried rice, but may include pineapple and ham.
Often Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian fried rice dishes have garnishes of fresh tomato or cucumber slices and lime wedges.
