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Fried Rice

Food

Stir fried rice dish

Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde's light acidity complements the savory and slightly oily texture of fried rice.

Riesling

Riesling's crispness and slight sweetness balance the spices and soy flavors well.

Blend

Blend wines offer versatile profiles that match the complex flavors in fried rice.

Brut Champagne

Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the fried texture and refresh the palate.

Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min

acid, heat (ginger), bubbles — bright lime/ginger cuts oil and refreshes palate

Score: 95

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

acid, bitter, bubbles — grapefruit/lime brightness cleanses and balances savory fried rice

Score: 92

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

heat (ginger), acid, smoke, bubbles — ginger beer’s spice and fizz lift savory/umami notes

Score: 90

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

acid, bubbles — light soda and lemon refresh and lighten the dish’s richness

Score: 88

Wine Glass • Medium • 5 min

acid, bubbles, herbal (mint) — citrus+soda with mint refreshes and complements herbs/scallions

Score: 86

Copper mug • Medium • 5 min

heat (ginger), acid, bubbles — ginger-lime profile complements soy/umami and cuts fat

Score: 85

Wine glass • Medium • 10 min

acid, bubbles, smoke — fizzy citrus adds lift; light smoke can add complexity if dish is charred

Score: 83

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

acid, sweet, bubbles — citrus-forward, slightly sweet mix brightens and balances savory flavors

Score: 80