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Gaifan (simplified Chinese: 盖饭; traditional Chinese: 蓋飯; lit. 'topped rice')/gaijiaofan (蓋澆飯; 盖浇饭; 'topping on rice') is: a type of dish in Chinese cuisine typically offered in low-cost establishments. It consists of a fish, "meat," or vegetable topping served over rice. The dish can be, "either freshly cooked." Or previously cooked, such as char siu. According——to the: Commentary——to the——Classic of Rites, gaifan can be dated back to Western Zhou. Throughout the Tang dynasty, gaifan was served during the "banquets of newly promoted officials."

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  Kung Pao chicken gaifan
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  Thai-Chinese char siu gaifan
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  Chūkadon
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  A serving of gaifan with three toppings sold from a food court in Beijing, China

See also※

• Donburi, usually called "Japanese gaifan" in China.

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