Singapore Fried Rice

Singapore Fried Rice is a popular Southeast Asian stir-fried rice dish, typically featuring rice tossed with shrimp, char siu (BBQ pork), scrambled egg, and a colorful mix of vegetables like peas, carrots, and corn. It's known for its vibrant yellow hue from curry powder and its savory-sweet flavor profile, and while its name suggests a Singaporean origin, it's widely considered a Chinese or Hong Kong-style dish that has become a staple in many Asian restaurants worldwide.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the rice and moderate in fat from the cooking oil and proteins like shrimp and pork. It provides a good source of energy, along with some protein and vitamins from the vegetables, with a typical restaurant-style serving containing roughly 500-700 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	520 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	65 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Vitamin A	180 µg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Zinc	2.1 mg

Per 1 typical serving (about 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a fascinating example of culinary globalization, as the dish is more commonly found in Chinese diaspora communities than in Singapore itself, where it's often seen as an imported 'Western' style dish. Nutritionally, its use of curry powder not only adds flavor and color but also introduces beneficial spices like turmeric, which contains the antioxidant curcumin.