MIXED FRIED RICE WITH A KICK When I think about fried rice, comfort food comes to mind; a simple wholesome yet delicious meal. The beauty about this dish is that it is inexpensive and can be enjoyed by everyone at home by simply using ingredients you have at your disposal and creating a hearty meal out of it. It's for everyone and any one cost is zero because for 1 you don't have to go out and do shopping and plan it out, but it's easy to make. History and Origin of Chinese Fried Rice Recipes Chinese fried rice is quite an ancient dish that has been introduced as a way to utilize leftover food stuffs. It is said to be a dish that was originated in Sui dynasty in 589- 618 AD. Being the native of Yangzhou city, this fried rice is often known as Yangchow fried rice. South china is famous for making Chinese fried rice, as rice is the main grain in that part of the country.