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Unlock Fried Rice's Inner Umami Instantly With Just A Few Dashes Of This Liquid By Moriah House Nov. 15, 2025 3:00 pm EST

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Fried rice is a classic for a reason. The veggie- and protein-studded stir-fried dish is one of the tastiest and easiest ways to use up leftover rice . Plus, it's endlessly customizable. For example, you could enhance fried rice with a crunchy addition or add a savory tinned fish for next-level flavor . One simple and underrated way to upgrade your fried rice is with a splash of an underused umami-packed ingredient that will instantly transform your cooking : fish sauce.

"Fish sauce is my secret weapon for fried rice," Maricel Gentile, chef and owner of Maricel's Kitchen , and a

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