68 delicious rice recipes from around the world
A delightful and subtly sweet rice dish from Angola, Arroz de Coco e Papaia balances the creamy richness of coconut milk with the tropical sweetness of papaya. It's often served as a side dish or a light dessert.
A simple yet flavorful rice and bean dish, a staple in Angolan households. This version combines fluffy rice with tender beans in a savory base, often enhanced with aromatic vegetables.
A comforting and flavorful rice and black bean dish, Arroz de Feijão Preto Angolano is a staple that combines simple ingredients for a satisfying meal.
A flavorful Angolan seafood rice dish, rich with the taste of the ocean and aromatic spices. This dish is a testament to Angola's coastal bounty, often prepared with a variety of fresh seafood.
A flavorful rice dish made with chicken giblets (livers, hearts, gizzards), simmered in a savory broth with onions, garlic, and spices. It's a comforting and economical dish often served as a main course.
Arroz de Atum is a flavorful and satisfying one-pot dish from Cape Verde, featuring rice cooked with tuna, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and olives. It's a quick and easy meal, perfect for weeknights, showcasing the islands' love for seafood.
A hearty and flavorful one-pot dish featuring rice cooked with a savory peanut sauce and a medley of vegetables. It's a comforting and nutritious meal that showcases the use of peanuts in Central African cuisine.
A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring pan-fried or baked fish served with fluffy rice and a vibrant, spiced tomato and onion sauce. This recipe highlights the use of common Chadian spices and fresh ingredients.
A fragrant and flavorful rice pilaf cooked with tender pieces of lamb, aromatic spices, and vegetables, often served as a celebratory dish.
A fragrant and aromatic rice dish featuring tender beef and a blend of warm Comorian spices. This pilau is a staple, often served as a main course and showcasing the rich spice culture of the islands.
A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring flaky white fish cooked in a rich, spiced coconut milk sauce, served alongside fragrant rice. This recipe highlights the island nation's love for seafood and tropical flavors.
A fragrant and flavorful Comorian-style lamb biryani, featuring tender lamb marinated in yogurt and spices, layered with aromatic basmati rice and cooked to perfection.
A fragrant and flavorful rice dish cooked with a medley of vegetables and aromatic spices, a staple accompaniment in Comorian meals.
Roho is a traditional Comorian sweet treat, often prepared for weddings and special celebrations. It's a dense, sweet confection made from ground rice, sugar, and aromatic spices, typically formed into small balls or shapes.
A hearty and flavorful dish of slow-cooked red beans served over fluffy rice, often accompanied by boiled green bananas. This is a staple comfort food in Congolese cuisine.
A comforting and flavorful dish of slow-cooked red beans served with fluffy rice, a staple in Congolese households.
Skoudehkaris is a flavorful and aromatic one-pot lamb and rice dish from Djibouti, featuring tender chunks of lamb cooked in a spiced tomato-based sauce and layered with fragrant basmati rice. It's considered the national dish of Djibouti and is often prepared for special occasions.
A delightful coastal variation of the classic Egyptian Koshary, this Alexandrian version features succulent shrimp instead of the traditional chickpeas, offering a unique seafood twist on this beloved comfort food. It's a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for a special meal.
A traditional Egyptian dish featuring rice and meat baked slowly in a clay pot, resulting in tender grains and a flavorful, slightly crispy texture. This recipe enhances the classic method with detailed instructions for optimal results.
A classic Egyptian layered dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, crispy fried bread, and a tangy garlic-yogurt sauce, finished with toasted pine nuts. A comforting and flavorful meal.
A traditional Egyptian dish served during Eid al-Adha, Fattah bil Khall features layers of toasted pita bread, fluffy rice, tender braised lamb, all brought together with a pungent garlic-vinegar sauce. It's a comforting and celebratory meal.
Egypt's national dish - a hearty and flavorful vegetarian layered meal of rice, lentils, and pasta, generously topped with a spiced tomato sauce and crispy fried onions.
Koshary is Egypt's beloved national dish, a hearty and flavorful street food classic. It's a comforting medley of rice, brown lentils, and pasta, generously topped with a zesty, spiced tomato sauce, tangy vinegar-garlic dressing, and finished with a crown of incredibly crispy fried onions. A true celebration of textures and tastes.
A beloved Egyptian comfort food, Mahshi features a medley of vegetables like grape leaves, zucchini, and bell peppers, generously stuffed with a fragrant, herbed rice mixture and slowly simmered in a rich tomato broth.