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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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Across the city in a suburb of Beirut, kitchen shelves were stacked with sauces and tins crowded the walls as volunteers prepared green beans and fried rice balls.

From Barron's May 25, 2026

But when he returns to Egypt, he still enjoys traditional koshary, the national dish, of fried rice with lentils and onions.

From BBC May 22, 2026

They simply arrive, ready to help you make fried rice or soup or pasta or a skillet full of something warm after a long day.

From Salon May 22, 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

First he went out and picked up Chinese takeout—General Tso’s chicken and shrimp fried rice for everyone.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon

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