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fried rice

American  
[frahyd rahys] / ˈfraɪd ˈraɪs /

noun

  1. a dish of cooked rice that is stir-fried, usually with small pieces of chopped vegetables or meat.


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Thai food greeted Navarrete at the office — red curry, fried rice, drunken noodles.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

"I have noticed it loves fried rice a lot! The way he eats up my fried rice leftovers - very voracious," laughs Promise.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

He’s now sent hundreds of homesick New Englanders classic dishes, like pork fried rice and boneless ribs from area favorites like Golden Temple in Brookline and Fantasy Island in Salem.

From Salon May 3, 2026

Inside the convenience store, patrons chatted cheerfully as they waited for the shrimp fried rice and fish strips that make Food N’ Geaux a neighborhood staple.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 6, 2026

“I can make that, sah,” Ugwu said quickly, although he had no idea what fried rice was.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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