National Fried Rice Day
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Where is National Fried Rice Day celebrated?
Since the Benihana restaurant started, National Fried Rice Day has been celebrated in the United States, mainly in Central America.
Who celebrates National Fried Rice Day?
This day can be celebrated by anyone who loves to eat or cook this delicious fried rice, from the chefs who prepare it to the customers who enjoy it. To commemorate this day, you can even start cooking fried rice at their home to enjoy it with friends and family.
When did National Fried Rice Day start?
National Fried Rice Day first started in 2018 when the Benihana restaurant made a Guinness World Record of the longest cooking marathon and decided to honor and celebrate one of their signature dishes, fried rice, on September 20, every year.
This is, however, not to be confused with National Rice Day, observed in June, concerned more with the celebration of the cultivation and yielding of paddy.
Who started National Fried Rice Day?
As mentioned earlier, one of America's earliest Japanese-teppanyaki restaurants, Benihana, started this day to celebrate their own best meal.
History And Timelines
For thousands of years, fried rice has been a favorite dish and has spread from one culture to another, absorbing their traditions and being molded into something unique every time.
Traditions And Customs
It's usually considered a tradition to cook fried rice "properly" despite the variations this dish has; it's almost wrong to forget the soy sauce or the garnishing. Fried rice is also served with overflowing eggs on top, like in most South-East Asian countries, or as a side dish, like in the Indo-Chinese cuisine.
All different types of fried rice can be prepared or eaten to commemorate this special day.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Fried Rice Day
To celebrate this day, serve yourself a delicious meal of fried rice cooked with vegetables like carrots, peas, onions, and eggs combined with either shrimp or chicken, or both!
Visit your favorite Benihana restaurant to celebrate as they serve their special preparation of this simple, sweet, and spicy dish that will taste even better with your friends and family.
You can try a new flavor or type of fried rice in honor of this day!
Facts And Stats
- To celebrate National Fried Rice Day, the Benihana restaurant donated 576 servings of fried rice with perfect taste and cooking in 2018, followed by people receiving a complimentary fried rice meal on this day, a custom to be maintained for all following years.
- This day also boosted the sale of fried rice nationwide.
- Even restaurants like RA Sushi, Samurai, or Haru Sushi take part in something fantastic on this day. With a minimum commitment of $25,000, participating restaurants will donate $1 from every serving of Hibachi Fried Rice sold to 'No Kid Hungry.'
Rice Eaten As Food
Rice as food started being discovered and cultivated in China in the Yangtze and upper Huai rivers thousands of years ago.
10,000-14,000 years agoDiscovery Of Muxufan
Fried rice as a meal was first prepared in China, having its roots in the Han Dynasty where it was called 'muxufan' because it was rice mixed with a beneficial plant called 'muxu.'
202 BC-220 ADInvention Of Wok
Invented in the Han dynasty, the wok is the special utensil used to fry the rice and all other ingredients on high heat and without spilling. The round, non-stick wok produces an excellent dish without fail.
2000 years agoSpread Of Fried Rice
The fried rice dish we know today first became a reality in the Sui dynasty, having been spread from the Han dynasty.
581-618 CEFried Rice In International Cuisine
In the 1900s, the Chinese laborers in America served the local people the food of their country, and fried rice was thus spread internationally.
1900sWhat day was National Fried Rice Day 2021?
National Fried Rice Day in 2021 was on Monday, September 20.
What's the difference between National Rice Day and National Fried Rice Day?
National Rice Day is celebrated on June 29 every year, coinciding with the National Paddy Day of Nepali tradition observed on the 15th of Asadh (late June/early July). Rice Day is more concerned with paddy cultivation, while National Fried Rice Day is more about enjoying the food and preparation.
Which countries celebrate National Fried Rice Day?
This day is observed especially only in America as of now.
Does everyone enjoy National Fried Rice Day?
This day is, of course, enjoyable to people of all age groups equally.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Sunday, September 20, 2020
- Monday, September 20, 2021
- Tuesday, September 20, 2022
- Wednesday, September 20, 2023
- Friday, September 20, 2024
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