Pairing Fried Rice correctly — a note on jasmine tea

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Fried Rice. I ordered it with jasmine tea and the deeply savoury and sweet elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. fermented black bean in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Chinese cuisine encompasses eight major regional schools with distinct ingredients and techniques. The a bustling dim sum hall is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Fried Rice with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.