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Fried rice is a delicious dish made of cooked rice.

Cơm rang
Cơm rang

Cooks stir-fry the rice in a hot wok or a pan. They mix in many different ingredients like eggs, vegetables, meat, or seafood.

You might find it served as a main meal. It can also be a side dish to go with something else. People all over the world love eating it. It is a very popular food in many parts of Asia.

Making this dish is a special way to use food.

Cơm rang của đầu bếp Tàn Kiếm
Cơm rang của đầu bếp Tàn Kiếm

Many people use leftover rice from a previous meal. Using day-old rice helps the texture stay firm. If the rice is too fresh, it might become too soft. Cooks add oil like vegetable oil or sesame oil to the pan. They add flavors with things like garlic, ginger, or onions. You can also use soy sauce or salt to season it.

This food has a long history starting in China.

Yeung Chow Fried Rice in Hong Kong Fast Food Shop
Yeung Chow Fried Rice in Hong Kong Fast Food Shop

It first appeared during the Sui dynasty from 589 to 618 AD. People in the city of Yangzhou are linked to its early days. It was a smart way to use rice that had hardened. By stir-frying the rice, called chǎo, nothing went to waste. This method helped cook everything evenly and quickly in a hot pan.

Many different versions of fried rice exist today.

In Indonesia and Malaysia, they make nasi goreng with sweet soy sauce.

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

In Korea, people enjoy kimchi-bokkeum-bap made with spicy kimchi.

Fried rice in Palangka Raya
Fried rice in Palangka Raya

In the Philippines, sinangag is a garlic rice for breakfast.

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Even in Latin America, you can find dishes like arroz chaufa.

Fried rice connects many different cultures together.

Phnom Penh - Fried Rice (16632084938)
Phnom Penh - Fried Rice (16632084938)

It is a common street food in many Asian cities. You can find vendors selling it from carts in busy streets.

Cơm chiên
Cơm chiên

In some places, it is a special end to a meal. In others, it is a quick and tasty snack. No matter where you are, it is a food that brings people together.

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