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Wanfenglin egg fried rice

Wanfenglin egg fried rice

万峰林蛋炒饭Wànfēnglín dàn chǎofàn

Savory egg fried rice from Xingyi, with cornmeal, tangy fermented chili and fragrant lard; the grains stay separate, with tender egg and optional crisp pork.

Heat
Region
Guizhou
Type
Staple foods
Street food
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At the table

How to enjoy it

Eat with a spoon, mixing any toppings through. Side pickles are separate.

A useful check

Ask for less chili and whether pork cracklings are added. Contains egg and pork fat; check the chili condiment for other allergens.

How it may vary

Ask for less chili and whether pork cracklings are added. Contains egg and pork fat; check the chili condiment for other allergens.

GET TO KNOW THE DISH

What goes into it?

Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.

Ask for less chili and whether pork cracklings are added. Contains egg and pork fat; check the chili condiment for other allergens.

In some versions

Recipes vary by restaurant.

How does it taste?

Savory egg fried rice from Xingyi, with cornmeal, tangy fermented chili and fragrant lard; the grains stay separate, with tender egg and optional crisp pork.

Chili heat
Texture
Savory egg fried rice from Xingyi, with cornmeal, tangy fermented chili and fragrant lard; the grains stay separate, with tender egg and optional crisp pork.
How it’s made
Steam rice with cornmeal. Scramble egg in lard, stir-fry with the rice and fermented chili, and finish with scallion.

Ask for less chili and whether pork cracklings are added. Contains egg and pork fat; check the chili condiment for other allergens.

A CONNECTION TO PLACE

Origin & regional roots

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Associated with Guizhou.

About this regional connection

Guizhou: Egg fried rice associated with Wanfenglin in Xingyi, Guizhou.

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ASK IF IT'S AVAILABLE

请问你们有万峰林蛋炒饭吗?

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A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ

Story & history

Wanfenglin egg fried rice

Village stalls serving visitors to Wanfenglin grew into a local fried-rice street. Cornmeal rice, lard and sour chili distinguish this style.

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