Common Dishes
Common dishes offered at an economy rice stall can include sweet and sour pork, braised tofu, braised cabbage, steamed egg custard, stir-fried Chinese vegetables, fried eggs, and an assortment of deep-fried items.
True to its Chinese origins, most of the dishes on offer tend to have their roots in Chinese cuisine.
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