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|position = Co-pilot |
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|species = [[Wookiee]] |
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|gender = [[Male]] |
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|planet = [[Kashyyyk]] |
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|affiliation = [[Galactic Republic]], [[Rebel Alliance]], [[New Republic (Star Wars)|New Republic]] |
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|portrayer = [[Peter Mayhew]] |
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'''Chewbacca''', nicknamed '''Chewie,''' is a fictional character in the ''[[Star Wars]]'' franchise. In the series' [[Dates in Star Wars|narrative chronology]], he appears in the films ''[[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]]'', ''[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope]]'', ''[[Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back]]'' and ''[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]]''. |
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'''Fried rice''' is a popular component of [[Asian cuisine]], especially [[Chinese food]]. It is made from [[rice]] stir-fried in a [[wok]] with other ingredients such as [[egg (food)|eggs]], [[vegetable]]s and some kinds of [[meat]]. It is sometimes served as the penultimate dish in Chinese [[banquet]]s (just before [[dessert]]). As a home cooked dish, fried rice typically is made with ingredients left over from other dishes, leading to countless variations. <ref>"Fried rice and noodle dishes with vegetables are likewise ancient. They were typically composed of leftover ingredients and cooked in woks." {{cite web | url = http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodasian.html#friedrice | title = Food Timeline--history notes: Asian-American cuisine | accessdate = 2007-06-05 |date=2006-08-06 | last = Olver | first = Lynne }}</ref> |
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==Creation== |
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The character's creation as a "gentle, [[hairy]], non-[[English language|English]]-speaking co-pilot" was inspired by [[George Lucas]] seeing his own [[Alaskan Malamute]] dog sitting up on the passenger seat of his car.<ref NAME="PMB">[http://www.screenrush.co.uk/personne/fichepersonne_gen_cpersonne=68258.html Peter Mayhew Biography], at Screenrush. Retrieved January 8, 2009.</ref> The dog, Indiana, also inspired the name of the lead character in another series of Lucas' films, [[Indiana Jones]].<ref name="BONUS">''The Characters of Star Wars'' Star Wars Original Trilogy DVD Box Set: Bonus Materials</ref> |
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There are many popular varieties of fried rice, each with its own specific list of ingredients. In Asia, the more famous varieties include [[Yeung Chow fried rice|Yangzhou]] and [[Fujian]] fried rice. Elsewhere, Chinese restaurants catering to non-Chinese clientele have invented their own varieties of fried rice including egg fried rice, Singaporean (spicy) fried rice and the ubiquitous 'special fried rice'. |
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Chewbacca, a [[Wookiee]], became [[Han Solo]]'s first mate and constant companion when Han, then an Imperial Captain, was ordered to kill him because Chewbacca was a slave for the Empire. Following his refusal to carry out this order, Han was decommissioned from the Imperial Navy, and later became a smuggler. Since he saved his life, Chewbacca owed a life debt to Han, meaning that he would serve Han for the rest of his life. <ref name="sweet">{{cite book |title=The Star Wars Encyclopedia |first=Stephen J. |last=Sansweet |isbn=0-345-40227-8 |publisher=Del Rey |date=1998-06-30 |edition=1st edition}}</ref> Chewbacca was named one of the "greatest sidekicks" in film history by ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''.<ref>Ben Schott, ''Schott's Miscellany Calendar 2009'' (New York: Workman Publishing, 2008), March 21.</ref> |
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Fried rice is a common staple in [[American Chinese cuisine]], especially in the form sold at fast-food stands. The most common form of fried rice consists of some mixture of eggs, [[scallions]], and vegetables, with chopped [[meat]] (usually pork or chicken, sometimes beef or shrimp) added at the customer's discretion. Fried rice is also seen in other American restaurants, even in cuisines where there is no native tradition of the dish. The dish is also a staple of Chinese restaurants in the [[United Kingdom]] (both "sit-in" and "takeaway"), and fried rice is very popular in the [[West Africa]]n nations of [[Nigeria]], [[Ghana]] and [[Togo]], both as a restaurant food and as [[street food]]. |
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In all five appearances, he was portrayed by [[Peter Mayhew]], who was chosen for his height — 7'3" (2.2 m) at the time of filming.<ref NAME="BONUS"/> Five identical bulky costumes were made for the role. During the filming of the original three films and the holiday special, the suits were made of a combination of [[yak]] hair and [[mohair]]. For production of ''[[Revenge of the Sith]]'', the suit was made of more modern and comfortable materials, though this additional comfort was mostly unnecessary because Mayhew's filming only lasted for a day. Although the only part of Mayhew that could be seen in the suit were his blue eyes, fans easily recognized him even in costume by his distinctive gestures, and his coworkers said they were able to tell when a stand-in was taking his place.<ref NAME="PMB"/> |
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==Preparation == |
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Chewbacca's voice was created by the original films' [[sound designer]], [[Ben Burtt]], from a mix of recordings of [[walrus]]es, [[camel]]s, [[bear]]s, [[rabbit]]s, [[tiger]]s and [[badger]]s in Burtt's personal library. <ref NAME="PMB"/> The individual recordings were mixed at different ratios for Chewbacca's different utterances. One of the most prominent elements in the voice was a [[American Black Bear|black bear]] named Tarik, from [[Happy Hollow Zoo]] in [[San Jose, California]].<ref>[http://www.starwars.com/databank/character/chewbacca/?id=bts Star Wars Databank | Chewbacca: Behind the Scenes]</ref> |
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Fried rice is made from cold rice that has already been cooked by boiling. The use of leftover rice and other leftover ingredients is common when cooked at home. The oil may be seasoned with aromatics such as garlic before the rice and other ingredients are stir fried together in a [[wok]]. The non-rice ingredients used in fried rice are greatly varied. They can include [[Egg (food)|egg]]s, [[poultry]] and [[meat]] ([[beef]], [[pork]]), [[vegetable]]s ([[carrot]]s, [[broccoli]], [[mung bean|bean sprouts]], [[celery]], [[peas]], [[maize|corn]]), [[mushrooms]], [[spice]]s and [[Capsicum|pepper]]s, and [[soy sauce]] or sometime [[oyster sauce]]. It is often stir-fried in a [[wok]] with [[vegetable oil]] or [[animal fat]] to prevent sticking, as well as for flavour. [[Onion]]s, [[scallion]] and [[garlic]] add zest and extra flavor. It is popularly eaten either as an accompaniment to another dish, or as a course by itself. |
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Popular garnishes include fried [[shallot]]s, sprigs of [[parsley]] or [[coriander]] leaves, [[carrots]] carved into intricate shapes or sliced chili sprinkled on top of the heaped rice. Many food stands found on the streets across [[Southeast Asia]] will serve fried rice on the spot expecting the customer to choose which garnishes to add. |
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== Appearances == |
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=== Films === |
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Chewbacca first appears in ''Episode IV: A New Hope'', Chewbacca and Han Solo accept a charter to take [[Luke Skywalker]], [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] and the droids [[C-3PO]] and [[R2-D2]] to the planet [[Alderaan]]. <ref>Star Wars Episode IV</ref> When they find that the planet has been destroyed by the [[Death Star]], however, the two mercenaries are drawn into the [[Rebel Alliance]]. |
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== Common varieties == |
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In Episodes ''V: The Empire Strikes Back'' and ''VI: Return of the Jedi'', Chewbacca and Han Solo become important figures in the Alliance, and eventually help the Rebels defeat the [[Galactic Empire (Star Wars)|Galactic Empire]].<ref>Star Wars Episodes V & VI</ref> |
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* '''Bai cha''': A [[Khmer people|Khmer]] variation of fried rice that includes diced [[Chinese sausage]], [[garlic]], [[soy sauce]], and [[herbs]] usually eaten with [[pork]].<!--What does "herbs usually eaten with pork" mean?--> |
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* '''Canton''' (or '''Mui Fan''') '''fried rice''': A Cantonese dish of fried rice typically dry, Fukien fried rice is usually served "wet", with sauce or gravy on top. |
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* '''Cha Han''' (チャーハン): Chinese fried rice suited to Japanese tastes, sometimes adding [[katsuobushi]] for flavor. |
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* [[Yeung Chow Fried Rice|'''Yangchow''' (or '''Yangzhou''') '''fried rice''']]: A fried rice dish consisting of generous portions of shrimp, scrambled egg, along with barbecued pork. This is the most popular fried rice served in Chinese restaurants, commonly referred to simply as "special fried rice" or "house fried rice". |
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* '''Yuan yang fried rice''': Fried rice dish topped with two different types of sauce, typically a savory white sauce on one half, and a red tomato-based sauce on the other half. Elaborated versions use the sauce to make a [[Taijitu|taichi]] ("yin-yang") symbol. |
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* '''[[Thai fried rice]]''' (ข้าวผัด, ''Khao Pad or Khao Phad''): The flavor of this version is radically different from that of common fried rice, mostly due to the use of [[Jasmine rice]] and has various additions not found in Chinese fried rice. It is usually served with sliced cucumber and "Prik nam pla", a spicy sauce made of [[Thai chili]], [[fish sauce]] and chopped garlic. |
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* '''[[American Fried Rice]]''' (ข้าวผัดอเมริกัน, ''Khao pad Amerigan''): This style of fried rice is actually a Thai invention using hot dogs, fried chicken, eggs as side dishes or mixed into rice fried with ketchup. Apparently, this was served to G.I.s during the Vietnam war, {{Fact|date=January 2008}} but now has become very popular and commonplace all throughout Thailand. The Malaysian counterpart, substituting pork with chicken, is called ''Nasi Goreng USA''. |
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* '''[[Nasi goreng]]''': A Malay and Indonesian version of fried rice. The main difference compared to fried rice is that it is cooked with sweet soy sauce ([[kecap manis]]). It is often accompanied by additional items such as a fried egg, fried chicken, satay, or keropok. Served in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the southern Philippines, and most of the neighboring countries. Also very popular in the Netherlands. |
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* '''[[Chifa|Chaufa]]''': A popular version of fried rice in [[Peru]]. Brought by Asian immigrants, it combines the traditional Chinese recipe with a distinct touch of South American flavor. |
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* '''[[Chaulafan]]''': A popular version of fried rice in [[Ecuador]], brought by Asian immigrants and served for westerners in small Chinese restaurants called Chifas where you can get cheap Chinese food. This dish is characterized by using a kind of soy sauce that is mostly burnt sugar. Ingredients are usually bbq pork, beef, chicken or shrimp. |
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* '''[[Kimchi bokkeumbap]]''' or kimchi fried rice: A popular variety of fried rice prepared with Korean pickled cabbage, [[kimchi]], and a variable list of other ingredients. Although a wide range of fried rice dishes are frequently prepared in [[Korean cuisine]], often with whichever ingredients are handy, Kimchi Fried Rice is a popular variety. |
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*'''Sinangag''' or ''Garlic Fried Rice'': A [[Filipino cuisine|Filipino]] version, only containing garlic (''bawang'') and is often a breakfast fixture. Sinangag is often part of [[tapsilog]]. |
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*'''Curry fried rice''': standard fried rice mixed with curry powder for a spicier flavor. |
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*'''Hawaiian fried rice''': A common style of fried rice in [[Hawaii]]. Usually contains egg, green onions, peas, cubed carrots, and one or both of [[linguiça|Portuguese sausage]] and [[Spam (food)|Spam]]. Also sometimes available with kimchi added. Normally cooked in sesame oil. |
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*'''Arroz Frito (Cuban Fried Rice)''': Very similar to "Special Fried Rice", this version of fried rice can be found alongside typical ''criollo'' dishes in many Cuban restaurants. This dish features ham, bbq pork, shrimp, chicken, and eggs along with a variety of vegetables. Some restaurants add ''lechón'' (Cuban-style suckling pig), lobster tails, and/or crab. [[Chinese Cubans]] are responsible for the dish's popularity. |
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*'''Omelette rice''': also known as [[Omurice]] in Japanese. The fried rice is wrapped inside the egg omelette. The fried rice is generally mixed with a variety of vegetables and meat. [[Ketchup]] is added. |
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==See also== |
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In the [[Star Wars prequel trilogy|prequel film]] ''Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith'', set 20 years before ''Episode IV'', Chewbacca, along with [[List of Star Wars Old Republic characters#Tarfful|Tarfful]], fights in the [[Clone Wars (Star Wars)|Clone Wars]] when their planet, [[Kashyyyk]], is invaded. They also help to get [[Jedi|Jedi Master]] [[Yoda]] to safety, Chewbacca using his traditional weapon, the [[Bowcaster]].<ref>Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith</ref> |
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* [[Nasi goreng]] |
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* [[Biryani]] |
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=== The Expanded Universe === |
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* [[Pilaf]] |
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The 1978 television program ''[[The Star Wars Holiday Special]]'' introduces Chewbacca's family: Mallatobuck, Attichitcuk, and Lumpawarrump. They live together on Kashyyyk.<ref name="abc1">{{cite news |work=ABC News |title=Holiday Specials Gone Bad; The 'Star Wars Holiday Special' Flop Lives On |url=http://www.abcnews.go.com/Nightline/story?id=4034365&page=1 |date=2007-12-20 |first=John |last=Berman |coauthors=Ted Gerstein}}</ref> The ''Star Wars Holiday Special'' consisted of a [[frame story]] in which Han and Chewbacca must prevent [[Darth Vader]] from spoiling Life Day, and get home to be with Chewbacca's family. It aired only once.<ref>[http://www.starwarsholidayspecial.com/text/faq.htm ''Star Wars Holiday Special'' FAQ]</ref> |
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* [[Paella]] |
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* [[Arroz a la valenciana]] |
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Chewbacca's family also appears in some ''Star Wars'' books, most notably ''The Wookiee Storybook'', ''[[The Black Fleet Crisis]]'' trilogy by [[Michael P. Kube-McDowell]], and ''[[The Hutt Gambit]]'' and ''[[Rebel Dawn]]'' by [[A. C. Crispin]]. The latter also introduces other family members, including a sister named [[List of Star Wars characters#Kallabow|Kallabow]] and cousins named Dryanta and Jowdrrl, as well as the matriarch, Ellen. |
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* [[Arròs negre]] |
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* [[Jambalaya]] |
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Chewbacca is one of the few fictional characters to receive a [[Lifetime Achievement Award]] at the [[MTV Movie Awards]]. Because fans complained that he should have received a medal with Luke and Han at the end of ''A New Hope'', [[MTV]] presented the award as a medal bestowed by [[Carrie Fisher]]. Peter Mayhew had voiced concern about Chewbacca being skipped in the original medal scene as well, but noted that Chewbacca does get the last line in the film as compensation. |
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In the novel ''Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader'', it explains how and why he is forced to leave his home planet of Kashyyyk, narrowly escaping the first major planetary attack and enslaving. Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine (aka Lord Sidious) enslave most of the planet's population of Wookiees to get the Death Star back on schedule. It also explains how he joins a ship of smugglers that are friendly to Jedis. |
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The novel ''[[The Hutt Gambit]]'' explains that Chewbacca and Solo first meet when Solo, a lieutenant in the Imperial Navy, finds him unconscious aboard a [[slavery|slave]] ship. Solo's commanding officer orders him to skin Chewbacca, but Solo refuses and rescues the helpless prisoner. Upon regaining consciousness, Chewbacca swears a "life-debt" to Solo, and the two become business partners and best friends.<ref>Hutt Gambit</ref> |
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In ''[[Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy]]'', Chewbacca appears briefly at the [[Mos Eisley]] spaceport as an NPC, assisting [[Jaden Korr]] in disabling the tractor beams holding both the ''[[Millennium Falcon]]'' and the Raven's Claw captive.<ref>Jedi Academy</ref> |
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In the book ''[[Heirs of the Force]]'', part of the ''[[Young Jedi Knights]]'' series, Chewbacca has a nephew named [[List of New Order Jedi characters#Lowbacca|Lowbacca]] who goes to the [[Jedi Academy]]. |
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The 1999 novel ''[[Vector Prime]]'' by [[R. A. Salvatore]] (the first in the ''[[New Jedi Order]]'' series) marks Chewbacca's last chronological appearance in the ''Star Wars'' universe. Chewbacca sacrifices his life to save Han's son [[Anakin Solo|Anakin]] from a collision between the planet Sernpidal and one of its moons. |
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Lumpawaroo and Lowbacca offer to assume Chewbacca's life debt to Solo. Han initially protests, but relents by the end of the series. |
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[[Lucasfilm]] followed ''Vector Prime'' with a four-issue comic book titled ''Star Wars: Chewbacca,'' in which C-3PO and R2-D2 travel the galaxy to collect the stories of beings who knew or met the Wookiee. |
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==In popular culture== |
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* Chewbacca is the focus of a song by the same name as performed by [[Supernova (band)|Supernova]] and included in the [[Clerks (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] of the film [[Clerks]]. |
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* Is the main-subject of the song "Chewbacca" by German Singer/Songwriter [[Evan Freyer]]. |
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* Appears in the music video to "She's a Genius" by Australian band [[Jet (band)|Jet]]. |
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* The [[Chewbacca defense]] is a fictional legal strategy to confuse the [[jury]], presented at [[South Park]]. It became a minor internet phenomenon. |
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* Chewbacca is referenced in the [[W.A.S.P.]] song [[Mean Man]] "Chewbacca in the rye, the water of rye..." |
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* Progressive rock band [[Liquid Tension Experiment]] named a song after the character on their second album. |
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* In an episode of a brazilian [[sitcom]] called [[Toma lá, da cá]], there is a powerful weed that is called "Chewbacca", due to its aspect. |
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Fried rice is a popular component of Asian cuisine, especially Chinese food. It is made from rice stir-fried in a wok with other ingredients such as eggs, vegetables and some kinds of meat. It is sometimes served as the penultimate dish in Chinese banquets (just before dessert). As a home cooked dish, fried rice typically is made with ingredients left over from other dishes, leading to countless variations. [1]
There are many popular varieties of fried rice, each with its own specific list of ingredients. In Asia, the more famous varieties include Yangzhou and Fujian fried rice. Elsewhere, Chinese restaurants catering to non-Chinese clientele have invented their own varieties of fried rice including egg fried rice, Singaporean (spicy) fried rice and the ubiquitous 'special fried rice'.
Fried rice is a common staple in American Chinese cuisine, especially in the form sold at fast-food stands. The most common form of fried rice consists of some mixture of eggs, scallions, and vegetables, with chopped meat (usually pork or chicken, sometimes beef or shrimp) added at the customer's discretion. Fried rice is also seen in other American restaurants, even in cuisines where there is no native tradition of the dish. The dish is also a staple of Chinese restaurants in the United Kingdom (both "sit-in" and "takeaway"), and fried rice is very popular in the West African nations of Nigeria, Ghana and Togo, both as a restaurant food and as street food.
Preparation
Fried rice is made from cold rice that has already been cooked by boiling. The use of leftover rice and other leftover ingredients is common when cooked at home. The oil may be seasoned with aromatics such as garlic before the rice and other ingredients are stir fried together in a wok. The non-rice ingredients used in fried rice are greatly varied. They can include eggs, poultry and meat (beef, pork), vegetables (carrots, broccoli, bean sprouts, celery, peas, corn), mushrooms, spices and peppers, and soy sauce or sometime oyster sauce. It is often stir-fried in a wok with vegetable oil or animal fat to prevent sticking, as well as for flavour. Onions, scallion and garlic add zest and extra flavor. It is popularly eaten either as an accompaniment to another dish, or as a course by itself.
Popular garnishes include fried shallots, sprigs of parsley or coriander leaves, carrots carved into intricate shapes or sliced chili sprinkled on top of the heaped rice. Many food stands found on the streets across Southeast Asia will serve fried rice on the spot expecting the customer to choose which garnishes to add.
Common varieties
- Bai cha: A Khmer variation of fried rice that includes diced Chinese sausage, garlic, soy sauce, and herbs usually eaten with pork.
- Canton (or Mui Fan) fried rice: A Cantonese dish of fried rice typically dry, Fukien fried rice is usually served "wet", with sauce or gravy on top.
- Cha Han (チャーハン): Chinese fried rice suited to Japanese tastes, sometimes adding katsuobushi for flavor.
- Yangchow (or Yangzhou) fried rice: A fried rice dish consisting of generous portions of shrimp, scrambled egg, along with barbecued pork. This is the most popular fried rice served in Chinese restaurants, commonly referred to simply as "special fried rice" or "house fried rice".
- Yuan yang fried rice: Fried rice dish topped with two different types of sauce, typically a savory white sauce on one half, and a red tomato-based sauce on the other half. Elaborated versions use the sauce to make a taichi ("yin-yang") symbol.
- Thai fried rice (ข้าวผัด, Khao Pad or Khao Phad): The flavor of this version is radically different from that of common fried rice, mostly due to the use of Jasmine rice and has various additions not found in Chinese fried rice. It is usually served with sliced cucumber and "Prik nam pla", a spicy sauce made of Thai chili, fish sauce and chopped garlic.
- American Fried Rice (ข้าวผัดอเมริกัน, Khao pad Amerigan): This style of fried rice is actually a Thai invention using hot dogs, fried chicken, eggs as side dishes or mixed into rice fried with ketchup. Apparently, this was served to G.I.s during the Vietnam war, [citation needed] but now has become very popular and commonplace all throughout Thailand. The Malaysian counterpart, substituting pork with chicken, is called Nasi Goreng USA.
- Nasi goreng: A Malay and Indonesian version of fried rice. The main difference compared to fried rice is that it is cooked with sweet soy sauce (kecap manis). It is often accompanied by additional items such as a fried egg, fried chicken, satay, or keropok. Served in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the southern Philippines, and most of the neighboring countries. Also very popular in the Netherlands.
- Chaufa: A popular version of fried rice in Peru. Brought by Asian immigrants, it combines the traditional Chinese recipe with a distinct touch of South American flavor.
- Chaulafan: A popular version of fried rice in Ecuador, brought by Asian immigrants and served for westerners in small Chinese restaurants called Chifas where you can get cheap Chinese food. This dish is characterized by using a kind of soy sauce that is mostly burnt sugar. Ingredients are usually bbq pork, beef, chicken or shrimp.
- Kimchi bokkeumbap or kimchi fried rice: A popular variety of fried rice prepared with Korean pickled cabbage, kimchi, and a variable list of other ingredients. Although a wide range of fried rice dishes are frequently prepared in Korean cuisine, often with whichever ingredients are handy, Kimchi Fried Rice is a popular variety.
- Sinangag or Garlic Fried Rice: A Filipino version, only containing garlic (bawang) and is often a breakfast fixture. Sinangag is often part of tapsilog.
- Curry fried rice: standard fried rice mixed with curry powder for a spicier flavor.
- Hawaiian fried rice: A common style of fried rice in Hawaii. Usually contains egg, green onions, peas, cubed carrots, and one or both of Portuguese sausage and Spam. Also sometimes available with kimchi added. Normally cooked in sesame oil.
- Arroz Frito (Cuban Fried Rice): Very similar to "Special Fried Rice", this version of fried rice can be found alongside typical criollo dishes in many Cuban restaurants. This dish features ham, bbq pork, shrimp, chicken, and eggs along with a variety of vegetables. Some restaurants add lechón (Cuban-style suckling pig), lobster tails, and/or crab. Chinese Cubans are responsible for the dish's popularity.
- Omelette rice: also known as Omurice in Japanese. The fried rice is wrapped inside the egg omelette. The fried rice is generally mixed with a variety of vegetables and meat. Ketchup is added.
See also
References
- ^ "Fried rice and noodle dishes with vegetables are likewise ancient. They were typically composed of leftover ingredients and cooked in woks." Olver, Lynne (2006-08-06). "Food Timeline--history notes: Asian-American cuisine". Retrieved 2007-06-05.
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