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Origin
Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province — Yangzhou was an Imperial Grand Canal trade hub; its cuisine represents the refined elegance of Huaiyang cooking
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Description
Yangzhou fried rice: the refined, gold-and-silver style fried rice of Jiangsu (Su) cuisine — day-old jasmine rice stir-fried with egg, shrimp, char siu, green peas, spring onion, and spring onion oil. Named for Yangzhou city, one of China's most historically refined culinary centres. The 'gold and silver' refers to the egg whites and yolks separated — egg yolks coat the rice grains (gold) while whites cook separately (silver).
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The Thread
—Cantonese fried rice (similar technique, different seasoning)
—Thai khao pad (Thai fried rice)
—Japanese yaki meshi (Japanese fried rice)
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Flavour Context
Savoury, eggy, fragrant, with individual rice grains distinct and coated — the most refined version of Chinese fried rice
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