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Infinitely customizable, cheap to make, and downright delicious, it's no wonder fried rice is one of the world's most popular comfort foods. These 50 delicious recipes draw inspiration from all over the globe, and they'll expand your fried rice repertoire well beyond the usual Chinese takeout staple.In addition to standards like spicy-funky Indonesian Fried Rice and classic Chinese Fried Rice with BBQ Pork, you'll find inventive takes on worldly flavors. Think Fried Cauliflower Rice with Turkey Kofta, Mint, and Feta from the Middle East, and Huevos Rancheros Fried Rice from Latin America. These satisfying dishes reveal just how versatile fried rice can be, and most use pantry staples or whatever you have in the fridge. Others, such as Duck Confit Fried Rice with Fennel, Mustard Greens, and Pickled Raisins, elevate the humble dish into entertaining-worthy territory, proving there's no limit to this globe-trotting grain.
About the Author
Danielle Centoni is a James Beard Award-winning food writer, editor, recipe developer and cookbook author based in Portland, Ore. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, she started her career as the food editor of The Oakland Tribune. Five years later she moved to Portland and joined the staff at The Oregonian. She was also the senior editor at Imbibe Magazine; editor of MIX Magazine, Portland's premier magazine of food and drink; and editor of Eater Portland.Her articles and recipes have been featured in regional and national publications including EatingWell, Better Homes and Gardens, Bon Appetit, Modern Farmer, Seattle Magazine, and Portland Monthly, among others. She has co-authored several cookbooks including "Mother's Best: Comfort Food That Takes You Home Again" with chef Lisa Schroeder of Mother's Bistro (Taunton Books, 2009) , and "The Sugar Cube" with food cart owner Kir Jensen (Chronicle Books, Spring 2012) . Her latest book "Portland Cooks" comes out in Fall 2017.When she's not writing, cooking, eating or trying to keep track of her kids, you can find Danielle playing soccer, riding her bike, or looking for her keys.
