Scholars believe the original recipe ... shrimp, bamboo shoots, peas, and sea cucumbers. China is a large country, so naturally there is more than one style of Chinese fried rice.

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I grew up eating a lot of seafood at home and in Chinese restaurants, and my favorite dishes were usually the simplest — the ...