In the never-ending circus of bizarre food mashups, the latest act features something no one asked for—but everyone is talking about: Nutella Fried Rice. Yes, you read that right. Your favorite pancake spread has boldly left the breakfast table and taken a sticky, chocolatey leap into the realm of Chinese cuisine.
The brain behind this eyebrow-raising invention is social media-popular food blogger Calvin Lee, a man clearly unafraid to challenge culinary boundaries (or risk the wrath of traditionalists). Lee’s “recipe” combines some fairly familiar fried rice elements—cooked rice, garlic, eggs, vegetables, soy sauce, and chili oil—but then goes rogue with a generous swirl of Nutella. The result? A glossy, umami-meets-dessert hybrid that he claims is “perfectly balanced.”
Naturally, the internet didn’t know what to do with this information.
While some adventurous eaters were intrigued—most were horrified. One user commented, "I am pretty sure an Italian assassination team is already on its way to your home," while another social media user wrote, I was wondering did you finish all the weird food...is kind of waste of food if you throw it away...I hope you don't waste food."
Another netizen wrote, "Seriously wht is ur problem ? Too much free time on ur hand?"
Calvin Lee, known for pushing food boundaries, says the dish is inspired by “flavour layering”—the idea of combining contrasting taste profiles like sweet and salty, spicy and smooth. It’s not the first time we’ve seen such chaos in the kitchen.
Remember Pepsi Ramen, cheese bubble tea, or the infamous matcha biryani? Compared to those, Nutella fried rice might seem almost tame?
But the big question remains: Is it actually edible? According to Lee, yes. He insists that the cocoa notes from the Nutella offer depth, while the spice from the chili oil cuts through the sweetness. Garlic adds punch, and the soy sauce grounds the whole thing in savory territory. It’s a lot, sure, but maybe that’s the point.
Still, for most of us, Nutella belongs firmly for late night cravings, had with bread.
So what do you think—innovative fusion or flavour felony? One thing’s for sure: Nutella Fried Rice has officially entered the chat… and it’s not leaving quietly.
