fuk1 gin3 caau2 faan6福建炒飯福建炒饭
Jyutpingfuk1 gin3 caau2 faan6
Yalefūk gin cháau faahn
Definition
Hokkien fried rice, a dish of egg fried rice topped with a thick gravy containing meat, seafood, and vegetables.
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How it's used
Unlike standard egg fried rice, this dish is defined by its thick, savory sauce poured over the top, typically containing diced mushrooms, shrimp, and chicken. It is a staple of local Hong Kong style cafes and is rarely found in traditional Fujianese restaurants, making it a unique product of Cantonese culinary adaptation.
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The Hokkien fried rice at the cha chaan teng is very generous with ingredients.
Are you going to eat the Hokkien fried rice?
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Common phrases
a plate of Hokkien fried rice
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with standard fried rice, as the sauce makes it much wetter and more like a rice dish with gravy than a dry, wok-fried preparation.
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Grammar guides
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