🍽️ Yangzhou Fried Rice

Distinct grains with rich ingredients, a Huaiyang classic.

Yangzhou fried rice is the classic staple of Huaiyang cuisine in Yangzhou, Jiangsu. Its hallmark is gold wrapping silver, in which scrambled egg coats every separate grain of rice so each morsel is distinct. Generous mix-ins include diced ham, shrimp, green peas, egg, corn and scallion for a colorful plate. High heat is required to keep the rice dry, glossy and non-greasy with balanced seasoning. Yangzhou locals treat it as a test of home cooking skill, and visitors often finish a day of Slender West Lake and morning tea with an authentic bowl. It is also one of the most recognizable Huaiyang staples abroad.