Fried Rice
Best wine varietals
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde's light, crisp acidity complements the savory and slightly oily fried rice.
Riesling
Riesling's slight sweetness balances the salty and umami flavors in fried rice.
Blend
Blend wines offer versatile profiles that pair well with the complex flavors of fried rice.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the richness of fried rice.
Best cocktails with this
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
acid,bubbles,heat (ginger) — ginger-lime brightness cuts oil and complements soy/umami
Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min
acid,sweet — tropical pineapple and lime add acidity and fruit to balance savory rice
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — bright lime and soda cut oil, refreshes palate
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
acid,herbal,bubbles — mint and citrus refresh palate and lift fried rice flavors
Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min
acid,bitter,herbal — grapefruit tang and agave provide bright contrast to fatty, savory notes
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid,bubbles — lemon and soda cleanse the palate and lighten the dish
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
heat/acid/bubbles/herbal — jalapeño and lime complement soy/umami, effervescence cleanses
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid,bubbles,sweet — crisp apple and soda add refreshing lift without overpowering
Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min
ginger/bitter/bubbles — ginger-ginger beer spice and lime lift savory fried rice
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid,bubbles,sweet — cherry notes with soda provide a clean, slightly tart counterpoint