Fried rice is a dish of

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that has been

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in a

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or a

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and is usually mixed with other ingredients such as

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, or

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. It is often eaten by itself or as an accompaniment to another dish. Fried rice is a popular component of

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and certain

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s, as well as a staple

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. 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 The Sui dynasty (, ) was a short-lived imperial dynasty of China that lasted from 581 to 618. The Sui unified the Northern and Southern dynasties, thus ending the long period of division following the fall of the Western Jin dynasty, and layi ...

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and as such all fried rice dishes can trace their origins to

Chinese fried rice Chinese fried rice () is a family of fried rice dishes popular in Greater China and around the world. It is sometimes served as the penultimate dish in Chinese banquets, just before dessert. History The earliest record of fried rice is found i ...

. Many varieties of fried rice have their own specific list of ingredients. In Greater China, common varieties include

Yangzhou fried rice Yangzhou fried rice (Traditional Chinese: 揚州炒飯; Simplified Chinese : 扬州炒饭; Pinyin : ''Yángzhōu chǎofàn,'' Jyutping: ''Joeng4zau1 Caau2faan6'') is a popular Chinese-style wok fried rice dish in many Chinese restaurants throug ...

and

Hokkien fried rice Hokkien fried rice (; also known as Fujian fried rice) is a popular Cantonese-style wok fried rice dish in many Chinese restaurants. It has a thick sauce poured and mixed over fried rice with egg. The sauce can include mushrooms, meat, vegetabl ...

. Japanese chāhan is considered a Japanese Chinese dish, having derived from Chinese fried rice dishes. In Southeast Asia, similarly constructed

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, and

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nasi goreng ''Nasi goreng'' (English pronunciation: ) is a Southeast Asian fried rice dish, usually cooked with pieces of meat and vegetables. One of Indonesia's national dishes, it is also eaten in Malay-speaking communities in countries such as Malaysi ...

'' and Thai ''

khao phat Thai fried rice ( th, ข้าวผัด, , ) is a variety of fried rice typical of central Thai cuisine. In Thai, ''khao'' means "rice" and ''phat'' means "of or relating to being stir-fried". This dish differs from Chinese fried rice in t ...

'' are popular dishes. In the West, most restaurants catering to vegetarians have invented their own varieties of fried rice, including egg fried rice. Fried rice is also seen on the menus of American restaurants offering cuisines with no native tradition of the dish. Additionally, the cuisine of some Latin American countries includes variations on fried rice, including Ecuadorian chaulafan, Peruvian

arroz chaufa Arroz chaufa also known as Arroz de chaufa (Chinese rice) is a fried rice dish from Peru. It consists of a mix of fried rice with vegetables, usually including scallions, eggs, and meat, quickly cooked at a high flame, often in a wok with soy ...

, Cuban arroz frito, and Puerto Rican arroz mamposteao. Fried rice is a common

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in Asia. In some Asian countries, small restaurants, street vendors and traveling hawkers specialize in serving fried rice. In Indonesian cities it is common to find fried rice street hawkers moving through the streets with their food cart and stationing it in busy streets or residential areas. Many

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n street food stands offer fried rice with a selection of optional garnishes and side dishes.

Preparation

Cooked rice Cooked rice refers to rice that has been cooked either by steaming or boiling. The terms steamed rice or boiled rice are also commonly used. Any variant of Asian rice (both Indica and Japonica varieties), African rice or wild rice, glutinous ...

is the primary ingredient, with myriad additional ingredients, such as vegetables,

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), preserved meat (

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), seafood (

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s, among others. Aromatics such as

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s, and

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are often added for extra flavor. Various

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s, such as

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clarified butter Clarified butter is milk fat rendered from butter to separate the milk solids and water from the butterfat. Typically, it is produced by melting butter and allowing the components to separate by density. The water evaporates, some solids (i.e. w ...

, or

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can be used to grease the

to prevent sticking, as well as for flavor. Fried rice dishes can be seasoned with salt, different types of

soy sauce Soy sauce (also called simply soy in American English and soya sauce in British English) is a liquid condiment of Chinese origin, traditionally made from a fermented paste of soybeans, roasted grain, brine, and '' Aspergillus oryzae'' or ''Asp ...

oyster sauce Oyster sauce describes a number of sauces made by cooking oysters. The most common in modern use is a viscous dark brown condiment made from oyster extracts,The Times, 22 January 1981; ''Cook Accidentally on purpose'' sugar, salt and water thick ...

and many other sauces and spices. Popular garnishes include chopped

s, sliced chili, fried

s, sprigs of

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coriander Coriander (;

leaves, toasted

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seeds, seaweed flakes ( gim or

nori Nori is a dried edible seaweed used in Japanese cuisine, made from species of the red algae genus ''Pyropia'', including ''P. yezonesis'' and '' P. tenera''. It has a strong and distinctive flavor, and is often used to wrap rolls of sushi or '' ...

), sliced cucumber, tomato, lime, or pickled vegetables.

History

The earliest record of fried rice is in the

Sui dynasty The Sui dynasty (, ) was a short-lived imperial dynasty of China that lasted from 581 to 618. The Sui unified the Northern and Southern dynasties, thus ending the long period of division following the fall of the Western Jin dynasty, and layi ...

(589–618 AD) in China.

Varieties

East Asia

China

Yeung Chow Fried Rice in Hong Kong Fast Food Shop

* Hokkien (or Fujian) fried rice (福建炒飯), a variation of

, is from the Fujian region of China; it has a thick sauce poured and mixed over it which can include mushrooms, meat, vegetables, and other ingredients. * Szechwan fried rice (四川炒飯) is a spicy stir-fried rice from

Sichuan Sichuan (; zh, c=, labels=no, ; zh, p=Sìchuān; alternatively romanized as Szechuan or Szechwan; formerly also referred to as "West China" or "Western China" by Protestant missions) is a province in Southwest China occupying most of the ...

which uses

doubanjiang Doubanjiang (, pinyin: ''dòubànjiàng'', IPA: ), also known as douban, toban-djan, broad bean chili sauce, or fermented chili bean paste, is a hot and savoury Chinese bean paste made from fermented broad beans, chili peppers, soybeans, salt ...

chili sauce with garlic, green onions, and red onion. * Yin-yang fried rice (駌鴦炒飯) is topped with two different types of sauce, typically a savory white sauce on one half and a red tomato-based sauce on the other half. Elaborate versions use the sauces to create a

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. * Yeung chow (or Yangzhou) fried rice (揚州炒飯) consists of generous portions of shrimp and scrambled egg, along with barbecued pork. This is the most popular fried rice served in Chinese restaurants, commonly referred to simply as "special fried rice" or "house fried rice".

Japan

* '' Chāhan'' (チャーハン) or ''yakimeshi'' (焼飯) is a Chinese-derived fried rice suited to Japanese tastes by the addition of '' katsuobushi'' for flavor, prepared with a variety of ingredients. * ''

Omurice Omurice or is a Japanese dishOmuraisu (also known ...

'' is fried rice wrapped inside an egg omelette. The fried rice is generally mixed with a variety of vegetables and meat. Often a variant called "chicken rice" (チキンライス chikinraisu) is used.

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or some other

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is added to make this.

Korea

* ''

Bokkeum-bap ''Bokkeum-bap'' () or fried rice is a Korean dish made by stir-frying ''bap'' (cooked rice) with other ingredients in oil. * The name of the most prominent ingredient other than cooked rice often appears at the very front of the name of the dis ...

'' () is made by stir-frying

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(

) with other ingredients in oil. A wide range of fried rice dishes are common in

Korean cuisine Korean cuisine has evolved through centuries of social and political change. Originating from ancient agricultural and nomadic traditions in Korea and southern Manchuria, Korean cuisine reflects a complex interaction of the natural envi ...

, often made with whichever ingredients are handy. In Korean restaurants, fried rice is a popular end-of-meal add-on. After eating the main dishes cooked on a tabletop stove, cooked rice along with '' gimgaru'' (seaweed flakes) and

is often added directly into the remains of the main dishes, stir-fried, and browned. ** ''

Kimchi-bokkeum-bap Kimchi fried rice * or ''kimchi-bokkeum-bap'' () is a variety of ''bokkeum-bap'' ("fried rice"), a popular dish in South Korea. ''Kimchi fried rice'' is made primarily with kimchi and bap (food), rice, along with other available ingredients, ...

'' () is a popular variety of ''bokkeum-bap'', prepared with

kimchi ''Kimchi'' (; ko, 김치, gimchi, ), is a traditional Korean side dish of salted and fermented vegetables, such as napa cabbage and Korean radish. A wide selection of seasonings are used, including ''gochugaru'' (Korean chili powder), sprin ...

and a variable list of other ingredients.

Southeast Asia

Cambodia

* ''Bai cha'' () is the

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variation of fried rice and usually includes pork, sausages, eggs, garlic, soy sauce, and herbs. There are numerous variations of the dish in Cambodia, including ''bai cha kapi'' () made with shrimps and

shrimp paste Shrimp paste or prawn sauce is a fermented condiment commonly used in Southeast Asian and Southern Chinese cuisines. It is primarily made from finely crushed shrimp or krill mixed with salt, and then fermented for several weeks. They are eithe ...

(''kapi'').

Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore

Fried rice and chicken, Banaran9 Cafe, 2014-06-16

* ''

Nasi goreng ''Nasi goreng'' (English pronunciation: ) is a Southeast Asian fried rice dish, usually cooked with pieces of meat and vegetables. One of Indonesia's national dishes, it is also eaten in Malay-speaking communities in countries such as Malaysi ...

'' means fried rice in both the

and

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languages. It is distinguished from other Asian fried rice recipes through the widespread use of sweet soy sauce ('' kecap/kicap manis manis'') and ground shrimp paste. It is often accompanied by additional items such as a fried egg, fried chicken, ''

satay Satay ( , in USA also , ), or sate in Indonesian spelling, is a Southeast Asian dish of seasoned, skewered and grilled meat, served with a sauce. The earliest preparations of satay is believed to have originated in Javanese cuisine, but ha ...

'', and condiments such as ''

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'', ''

acar Acar is a type of vegetable pickle of Maritime Southeast Asia, most prevalent in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. It is a localised version of Indian '' achar''. It is known as atjar in Dutch cuisine, derived from Indonesian ''acar' ...

'', and '' krupuk/keropok''. It is endemic to Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and is also popular in the

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. * '' Nasi goreng jawa'', which means "Javanese fried rice", commonly includes

ulek as a

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and has a spicy flavor. * ''

Nasi goreng pattaya Nasi goreng pattaya, or simply nasi pattaya, is a Southeast Asian fried rice dish made by covering or wrapping chicken fried rice, in thin fried egg or omelette. Despite its name, the dish is believed to originate from Malaysia, and today is a ...

'' is Malaysian-style ''nasi goreng'' wrapped inside an egg omelette. The fried rice is generally mixed with a variety of vegetables and meat and garnished with

. In Indonesia, the dish is called ''nasi goreng amplop''. * '' Nasi goreng ikan asin'', is fried rice with salted fish. * ''Sambal fried rice'' found in

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is a variation of fried rice made with

, a condiment based on chilis and belachan, derived from

and

influences. * There is also a famous fried rice from

called "Nasi goreng kambing". It is made with several spices, such as bay leaves, cloves, cardamom, and cumin. It is accompanied with lamb, ''

'', and ''

krupuk ''Krupuk'' ( Javanese), ''kerupuk'' (Indonesian), ''keropok'' (Malay), ''kroepoek'' (Dutch) or ''kropek'' ( Tagalog) is a cracker made from starch or animal skin and other ingredients that serve as flavouring. Most krupuk are deep fried, w ...

''. It is derived from

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influences.

Myanmar

* Burmese fried rice (, ''htamin gyaw'') normally uses Burmese fragrant short grain rice (rounder and shorter than other varieties). A popular plain version consists of rice, boiled peas, onions, garlic, and dark soy sauce. An accompanying condiment could be ''ngapi kyaw'' (fried fish paste with shredded flakes) and fresh cucumber strips mixed with chopped onions, green chili, and vinegar.

Philippines

Aligue rice Aligue fried rice (), also known as crab fat fried rice or aligue rice, is a Filipino fried rice dish cooked by stir-frying pre-cooked rice with crab fat (''taba ng talangka'' or ''aligue''), toasted garlic, spring onions, black pepper, rock sa ...

, also known as "crab fat fried rice" or "aligue fried rice", is similar to ''sinangág'', but with the notable addition of ''

aligue ''Taba ng talangka'' (), also known simply as ''aligi'' (; es, arigue o es, label=none, aligué), is a Filipino seafood paste derived from the roe and reddish or orange tomalley of river swimming crabs or Asian shore crabs (''talangka''). C ...

'' (crab fat paste), which turns the dish a vivid orange-yellow. It can be combined with seafood like shrimp and squid and eaten as is, or eaten paired with meat dishes. *

Bagoong fried rice Bagoong fried rice, also known as binagoongan fried rice or anglicized as shrimp paste fried rice, is a Filipino fried rice dish cooked by stir-frying pre-cooked rice with sauteed ''bagoong alamang'' (shrimp paste), toasted garlic, spring onions ...

is a type of

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fried rice using ''

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'' (shrimp paste) as its main flavoring agent. Meat, scallions, as well as green mangoes are optionally additions. * ''

Sinangág ''Sinangag'' (), also called garlic fried rice or garlic rice, is a Filipino fried rice dish cooked by stir-frying pre-cooked rice with garlic. The rice used is preferably stale, usually leftover cooked rice from the previous day, as it result ...

'', also called "garlic fried rice", is a

fried rice cooked by stir-frying pre-cooked rice with garlic. The rice used is preferably stale, usually leftover cooked rice from the previous day, as it results in rice that is slightly fermented and firmer. It is garnished with toasted garlic, salt, and black pepper. The rice grains are ideally loose and do not stick together. :''Sinangág'' is rarely eaten on its own, but is usually paired with a "dry" meat dish like

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, or

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. Unlike other types of fried rice, it does not normally use ingredients other than garlic, so it does not overwhelm the flavour of the main dish. When they do use other ingredients, the most common additions are scrambled eggs, chopped scallions, and cubed carrots. Cashews might also be added. ''Sinangág'' is a common part of a traditional Filipino breakfast, and it usually prepared with leftover rice from the dinner before. It is one of the components of the '' tapsilog'' breakfast and its derivatives. *Lastly, Morisqueta Tostada is an old

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fried rice recipe that is usually served by old Chinese restaurants in

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. The name of the dish comes from Spanish, ''morisqueta'' referring to the rice, which comes from the Mexican dish

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which consists of white rice. And ''tostada'' meaning "toasted"; in other words toasted rice, implying the method in which the rice is stir fried.

Thailand

Fried rice ( th, ข้าวผัด, , ) in Thailand is typical of central

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. In

Thai Thai or THAI may refer to: * Of or from Thailand, a country in Southeast Asia ** Thai people, the dominant ethnic group of Thailand ** Thai language, a Tai-Kadai language spoken mainly in and around Thailand *** Thai script *** Thai (Unicode block ...

, ''khao'' means "

rice Rice is the seed of the grass species ''Oryza sativa'' (Asian rice) or less commonly ''Oryza glaberrima ''Oryza glaberrima'', commonly known as African rice, is one of the two domesticated rice species. It was first domesticated and grown i ...

" and ''phat'' means "of or relating to being

". This dish differs from Chinese fried rice in that it is prepared with Thai

jasmine rice Jasmine rice ( th, ข้าวหอมมะลิ; ; ) is a long-grain variety of fragrant rice (also known as aromatic rice). Its fragrance, reminiscent of ''pandan'' (''Pandanus amaryllifolius'') and popcorn, results from the rice plant's n ...

instead of regular long-grain rice. It normally contains meat (

, pork, and

are all common),

onions An onion (''Allium cepa'' L., from Latin ''cepa'' meaning "onion"), also known as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of the genus ''Allium''. The shallot is a botanical variety of the onion ...

and sometimes

tomato The tomato is the edible berry of the plant ''Solanum lycopersicum'', commonly known as the tomato plant. The species originated in western South America, Mexico, and Central America. The Mexican Nahuatl word gave rise to the Spanish word ...

es. The seasonings, which may include

, sugar, salt, possibly some

chili sauce Chili sauce and chili paste are condiments prepared with chili peppers. Chili sauce may be hot, sweet or a combination thereof, and may differ from hot sauce in that many sweet or mild varieties exist, which is typically lacking in hot sauces ...

, and the ubiquitous ''nam pla'' (

fish sauce Fish sauce is a liquid condiment made from fish or krill that have been coated in salt and fermented for up to two years. It is used as a staple seasoning in East Asian cuisine and Southeast Asian cuisine, particularly Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, P ...

), are stir-fried together with the other ingredients. The dish is then plated and served with accompaniments like

cucumber Cucumber (''Cucumis sativus'') is a widely-cultivated Vine#Horticultural climbing plants, creeping vine plant in the Cucurbitaceae family that bears usually cylindrical Fruit, fruits, which are used as culinary vegetables.

slices, tomato slices,

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, sprigs of

green onion Scallions (also known as spring onions or green onions) are vegetables derived from various species in the genus ''Allium''. Scallions generally have a milder taste than most onions and their close relatives include garlic, shallot, leek, ...

and

coriander Coriander (;

, and ''prik nam pla'', a spicy sauce made of

Thai chili Bird's eye chili or Thai chili (Thai: ''prik ki nu'', พริกขี้หนู, literally "mouse dung chili" owing to its shape) is a chili pepper, a variety from the species ''Capsicum annuum'' native to Mexico. Cultivated across Southea ...

, and chopped garlic.

Vietnam

* ''Cơm chiên'' or ''Cơm rang'' is a

Vietnamese Vietnamese may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to Vietnam, a country in Southeast Asia ** A citizen of Vietnam. See Demographics of Vietnam. * Vietnamese people, or Kinh people, a Southeast Asian ethnic group native to Vietnam ** Overse ...

variation of the Chinese fried rice that includes diced

, stirred

, and

South Asia

India

* Fried rice is one of the most popular dishes of

Indian Chinese cuisine Indian Chinese cuisine, Chinese Indian cuisine, Sino-Indian cuisine, Chindian cuisine, Hakka Chinese or Desi-Chinese cuisine is a distinct fusion culinary style that combines aspects of both Indian and Chinese foods and flavours. Though Asian ...

in eastern and northern India. *

Curry A curry is a dish with a sauce seasoned with spices, mainly associated with South Asian cuisine. In southern India, leaves from the curry tree may be included. There are many varieties of curry. The choice of spices for each dish in tradit ...

fried rice is standard fried rice mixed with

curry powder Curry powder is a spice mix originating from the Indian subcontinent where it is typically called garam masala. History Key ingredients of curry powder consist of ginger, garlic, fennel, mace, cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon and turmeric ...

for a spicier flavor. * The Tava Pulav or Tawa Pulao is a fried rice dish from Mumbai.

Nepal

* ''Bhuteko bhat'' (भुटेको भात) is a Nepalese version of fried rice generally eaten with Achar; However, curry and dhal may also be served alongside it.

Sri Lanka

* Sri Lankan fried rice ( si, ෆ්රයිඩ් රයිස්) is a Sri Lankan variation of the original Chinese version. However,

basmati Basmati, , is a variety of long, slender-grained aromatic rice which is traditionally grown in India, Pakistan, and Nepal.

rice is used and Sri Lankan spices are also added to it. *

( si, නාසි ගොරේන්) is a popular fried rice dish widely eaten throughout the country. It entered Sri Lankan cuisine through cultural influences from the

and

Indonesian cuisine Indonesian cuisine is a collection of various regional culinary traditions that formed the archipelagic nation of Indonesia. There are a wide variety of recipes and cuisines in part because Indonesia is composed of approximately 6,000 popula ...

Pacific

Hawaii

* Hawaiian fried rice this common style of fried rice in

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usually contains egg, green onions, peas, cubed carrots, and either Portuguese sausage or

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, or both, and is sometimes available with kimchi added. It is normally cooked in

Americas

''Arroz frito'' is a denomination used in the

Spanish speaking world Hispanophone and Hispanic refers to anything relating to the Spanish language (the Hispanosphere). In a cultural, rather than merely linguistic sense, the notion of "Hispanophone" goes further than the above definition. The Hispanic culture is th ...

, meaning "fried rice", with adjectives describing the Chinese-inspired varieties, e.g. ''arroz chino, arroz cantonés'', or local specialties ''arroz chaufa/chaulafán/chaufán/chofán, arroz frito tres delicias''. * Bacon and egg fried rice

Ecuador

* ''Chaulafan'' is the name for Chinese fried rice in

Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of Ecuador ( es, República del Ecuador, which literally translates as "Republic of the Equator"; Quechua: ''Ikwadur Ripuwlika''; Shuar: ''Eku ...

. In Ecuador and Peru,

dark soy sauce In Chinese cuisine, dark soy sauce () is a dark-coloured soy sauce used mainly for adding colour and flavour to dishes. It is richer, slightly thicker, and less salty than other types of soy sauce. As the Chinese name () suggests, it is also ag ...

is preferred in fried rice. Meats typically used are pork, beef, chicken or fish/seafood (e.g. shrimp).

Cuba

* ''Arroz frito'' (Cuban fried rice) is very similar to "special fried rice". It can be found alongside typical ''

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'' dishes in many

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restaurants. This dish features ham, grilled pork, shrimp, chicken, and eggs, along with a variety of vegetables. Some restaurants add ''lechón'' (Cuban-style suckling pig), lobster tails, or crab.

Chinese Cubans Chinese Cubans ( es, chino-cubano) are Cubans of full or mixed Chinese ancestry who were born in or have immigrated to Cuba. They are part of the ethnic Chinese diaspora (or Overseas Chinese). History Chinese immigration to Cuba started in 1837 ...

are responsible for the dish's introduction.

Dominican Republic

An estimated 30,000 people of Chinese origin live in the

Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic ( ; es, República Dominicana, ) is a country located on the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles archipelago of the Caribbean region. It occupies the eastern five-eighths of the island, which it shares wit ...

. Migration from China began in the second half of the 19th century. Fried rice alongside fried chicken ''(chicarrón de pollo)'' has been the biggest influence. Dominican fried rice is known as ''chofán''. The dish is made with leftover white rice, celery, peppers, onions, carrots, peas, soy sauce and ham, chicken, eggs or shrimp sautéed in vegetable oil.

Peru

* ''

Arroz chaufa Arroz chaufa also known as Arroz de chaufa (Chinese rice) is a fried rice dish from Peru. It consists of a mix of fried rice with vegetables, usually including scallions, eggs, and meat, quickly cooked at a high flame, often in a wok with soy ...

'' is a popular name for Chinese fried rice in

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, belonging to the ''

chifa Chifa is culinary tradition based on Chinese Cantonese elements fused with traditional Peruvian ingredients and traditions. Though originating in Peru, the Chifa tradition has spread to neighboring countries like Ecuador, Chile and Bolivia. Chi ...

'' kitchen. In

Chile Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in the western part of South America. It is the southernmost country in the world, and the closest to Antarctica, occupying a long and narrow strip of land between the Andes to the east a ...

, it is called ''arroz chaufán''. The most common varieties are made using the same ingredients used in China. Some exotic versions may use dried meat, beef tongue, alligator, or lizard in place of more traditional meats. In some regions, the rice is replaced with quinoa or pearled wheat, while in others the rice is mixed with noodles. ''Aeropuerto'' is a big Peruvian arroz chaufa dish containing

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and many other additions.

Puerto Rico

* ''Arroz mamposteao'' is a kind of fried rice in

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. It was brought to the island by Chinese immigrants and is usually made with leftover rice and typically Asian ingredients such as bean sprouts, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, combined with popular Puerto Rican ingredients such as red beans, sweet plantains, squash, bacon,

longaniza Longaniza (, or ) is a Spanish sausage (embutido) similar to a chorizo and also closely associated with the Portuguese linguiça. Its defining characteristics are interpreted differently from region to region. It is popular in the cuisines of ...

, and variety of vegetables. Puerto Rican fried rice is usually garnished with sesame seeds, avocado, cilantro, cheese or aioli. Left over stew beans can also be added. The beans are typically stewed in

sofrito (Spanish, ), (Catalan), (Italian, ), or (Portuguese, ) is a basic preparation in Mediterranean, Latin American, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese cooking. It typically consists of aromatic ingredients cut into small pieces and sautéed or ...

, tomato sauce, spices, pork, potatoes and other ingredients.

Africa

Nigeria

Nigerian fried rice is made with long-grain rice, protein (such as beef liver, chicken, pork, or shrimp), vegetables (such as carrots, peas, green beans, onions, and chillies), herbs and spices (such as thyme, pepper, and curry powder), and so on.

Gallery

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'', the most popular Korean fried rice File:Hokkien Fried Rice.jpg, ''

Fuk gin caau faan Hokkien fried rice (; also known as Fujian fried rice) is a popular Cantonese-style wok fried rice dish in many Chinese restaurants. It has a thick sauce poured and mixed over fried rice with egg. The sauce can include mushrooms, meat, vegetabl ...

'', Hokkien fried rice File:SplitcomboYinYoengCantonesecuisine.jpg, '' Jyun joeng caau faan'', Hong Kong-style "mandarin ducks" fried rice File:Thaifriedrice.jpg, ''

Khao phat Thai fried rice ( th, ข้าวผัด, , ) is a variety of fried rice typical of central Thai cuisine. In Thai, ''khao'' means "rice" and ''phat'' means "of or relating to being stir-fried". This dish differs from Chinese fried rice in t ...

'', Thai fried rice File:Khao phat kaeng khiao wan.jpg, ''Khao phat kaeng khiao wan'',

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fried rice File:Khao phat kraphao mu.jpg, '' Khao phat kaphrao'', Thai fried rice with

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Omurice Omurice or is a Japanese dishOmuraisu (also known ...

(Japanese omelette rice) with fried rice inside File:Taiwanese Fried Rice.jpg, Taiwanese fried rice File:Cebu Food Trip (11051504383).jpg, Filipino ''

sinangág ''Sinangag'' (), also called garlic fried rice or garlic rice, is a Filipino fried rice dish cooked by stir-frying pre-cooked rice with garlic. The rice used is preferably stale, usually leftover cooked rice from the previous day, as it result ...

with

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tosilog ''Silog'' is a class of Filipino breakfast dishes containing ''sinangag'' (fried rice) and ''itlog'' (egg; in context, fried egg). They are served with various viands or ''ulam'', usually meat dishes such as tapa, longganisa or ham. The name of ...

'' breakfast with ''

'' and ''

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