rice Recipes
189 delicious rice recipes from around the world
Pabellón Criollo
Venezuela's national dish - shredded beef (carne mechada) simmered in a rich tomato and pepper sauce, served alongside fluffy white rice, tender black beans, and sweet, caramelized fried plantains. A harmonious combination of textures and flavors.
Tacu Tacu
Tacu Tacu is a classic Afro-Peruvian dish, a savory cake made from leftover rice and beans, pan-fried until golden and crispy. It's a hearty and flavorful way to transform simple ingredients into a delicious meal, often served for breakfast or as a main course.
Alexandrian Koshary (Seafood Variation)
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.
Bram Rice (Egyptian Baked Rice)
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.
Cape Malay Yellow Rice with Raisins
A fragrant and subtly sweet Cape Malay yellow rice, infused with turmeric and cinnamon, studded with plump raisins. It's a classic accompaniment to dishes like bobotie.
Egyptian Fatteh with Chicken
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.
Fattah bil Khall (Egyptian Eid Rice and Meat)
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.
Jollof Rice
West Africa's beloved party rice - a vibrant, flavorful one-pot dish of rice simmered in a rich tomato and pepper stew. The source of friendly international rivalry.
Jollof Rice (Nigerian Classic)
The legendary party rice - a deeply flavorful, tomato-based, one-pot dish that's a staple at celebrations across Nigeria and has sparked international culinary debates. This version aims for a smoky, spicy, and intensely savory profile.
Koshari
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
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.
Mahshi (Egyptian Stuffed Vegetables)
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.
Mahshi Warak Enab (Egyptian Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Authentic Egyptian Mahshi Warak Enab, featuring tender grape leaves meticulously stuffed with a fragrant mixture of rice, fresh herbs, and a hint of tomato. This version is known for its smaller size and bright, lemony flavor profile, distinguishing it from other regional variations.
Masa (Waina)
Northern Nigerian fermented rice cakes, often called 'Waina', are delightful, slightly tangy, and subtly sweet fritters. Traditionally made with a fermented rice batter and fried in a specialized dimpled pan, they are a popular breakfast or snack.
Nigerian Jollof Rice
The legendary party rice – a smoky, deeply flavored, tomato-based one-pot rice dish that is a cornerstone of Nigerian celebrations. This recipe aims to capture that authentic, slightly charred, and intensely delicious flavor.
Roz bil Khalata (Egyptian Mixed Rice with Vermicelli)
A classic Egyptian everyday side dish, this simple yet flavorful mixed rice features tender grains of rice perfectly complemented by golden-brown toasted vermicelli. It's a staple that pairs beautifully with a wide variety of main courses.
Samak Sayadiya (Egyptian Fisherman's Rice)
A classic Egyptian coastal dish featuring tender, pan-fried fish served atop fragrant rice infused with the deep, sweet flavor of caramelized onions. This dish is a testament to simple, fresh ingredients transformed into a rich and satisfying meal.
Sayadeya (Egyptian Fish and Rice)
Sayadeya is a classic Egyptian dish from the coastal city of Alexandria, featuring tender fish served atop a bed of fragrant rice deeply flavored with caramelized onions and warm spices. The key to this dish is the rich, almost burnt-sugar sweetness of the onions, which forms the base of the rice's flavor.
Thieboudienne (Senegalese Fish and Rice)
Senegal's beloved national dish: tender fish and a medley of vegetables simmered in a rich, savory tomato sauce, served over fragrant broken rice. A true one-pot masterpiece.
Tuwo Shinkafa
A smooth, starchy rice dough, traditionally served as a staple 'swallow' in Northern Nigerian cuisine, perfect for soaking up flavorful soups.
Waakye (Ghanaian Rice and Beans)
A hearty and flavorful Ghanaian staple of rice and black-eyed peas, traditionally colored red with millet leaves or baking soda. Often enjoyed for breakfast or as a satisfying meal any time of day, served with a variety of delicious accompaniments.