Fried Rice with Pasta

Fried Rice with Pasta is a creative Asian fusion dish that combines the comforting textures of both rice and pasta, typically stir-fried with vegetables, eggs, and savory sauces like soy or oyster sauce. It often incorporates ingredients common in both East Asian and Italian cuisines, such as garlic, onions, and sometimes proteins like chicken or shrimp, creating a hearty, one-pan meal. This dish is popular in modern fusion cooking, blending culinary traditions from across Asia and beyond.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates due to the combination of rice and pasta, with moderate fat from cooking oils and proteins if eggs or meat are included. It provides key nutrients like B vitamins from the grains, fiber if vegetables are added, and a rough calorie estimate is around 400-600 per serving, depending on portion size and ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	50 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	700 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin C	8 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Niacin (B3)	3 mg
Folate	60 mcg
Selenium	15 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish represents the playful experimentation in global fusion cuisine, where staples from different culinary worlds meet to create something new and satisfying. Nutritionally, it offers a balanced mix of energy-dense carbs and customizable nutrients, making it a versatile option for quick, flavorful meals.