At the table
Scoop up a small portion so that rice, egg and diced additions are eaten together. Let freshly fried rice cool enough before eating.
The representative version contains egg, seafood and meat, including shrimp and scallops. Ingredients and cooking fats vary; confirm the actual preparation if you have dietary restrictions.
This rich version uses chicken stock and cooking wine, as well as oil and salt. Other preparations may use different additions and seasonings.
Loose rice grains and small mixed pieces are easy to portion and share; allow the freshly fried rice to cool before serving.
Recipes vary. Ask the restaurant about ingredients and serving before you order.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
An elaborate version uses eight additions; ingredients vary by cook.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Loose grains, varied small pieces.
- How it’s made
- Stir-fry cooked rice with egg and prepared ingredients.
An elaborate version uses eight additions; ingredients vary by cook.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Jiangsu.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有扬州炒饭吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
The care behind Yangzhou’s mixed fried rice
Yangzhou fried rice turns rice, egg and finely cut additions into a complete rice dish. The technique aims for separate grains, balanced colors and the combined aromas of egg, rice and the other ingredients. One elaborate preparation includes sea cucumber, chicken, ham, dried scallops, shrimp, shiitake, bamboo shoots and peas. Cooks can adapt the additions to the season and their ingredients, so the name does not promise the same mixture in every restaurant.
