Side dish recipes
52 free side dish recipes from 15 cuisines that you can cook, share and keep, including Aloo Gobi, Arroz con Gandules and Baingan Bharta. Every recipe shows where it came from and its license. Save one to Yoribang to get your own copy: change the servings and the amounts follow, add your own notes, and build a shopping list.
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked dry with turmeric, cumin, and ginger.
Indian45 min
Arroz con Gandules
Puerto Rican rice with pigeon peas, sofrito, and olives, cooked in one pot.
Caribbean50 min
Baingan Bharta
Smoky roasted eggplant mashed and cooked with onion, tomato, and spices.
Indian1 hr
Brazilian White Rice
Fluffy rice toasted with garlic and onion, the base of an everyday Brazilian plate.
Brazilian25 min
Briam (Greek Roasted Vegetables)
Zucchini, potatoes, eggplant, and tomatoes slow-roasted in olive oil and herbs.
Greek1 hr 35 min
Callaloo
Leafy greens simmered with onion, thyme, and coconut milk. A staple across the Caribbean.
Caribbean35 min
Caribbean Coconut Rice
Fluffy rice steamed in coconut milk with a pinch of salt and sugar.
Caribbean30 min
Couve Refogada
Collard greens cut into thin ribbons and sautéed with garlic. The side dish for feijoada.
Brazilian18 min
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes with warm milk and a little garlic.
American35 min
Cuban Black Beans
Black beans simmered with green pepper, onion, and cumin, then finished with a splash of vinegar.
Caribbean1 hr 50 min
Cucumber Raita
Cool, creamy yogurt with cucumber and toasted cumin. Eases spicy dishes.
Indian10 min
Do Chua (Pickled Carrot and Daikon)
Crunchy sweet-sour pickles for banh mi, rice bowls, and noodle dishes. Ready in an hour.
Vietnamese15 min
Dry-Fried Green Beans
Green beans blistered in a hot pan until wrinkled, then tossed with garlic and a little pork.
Chinese22 min
Dubu Jorim
Pan-fried tofu simmered in a spicy soy sauce with green onion. A simple weeknight side.
Korean25 min
Espinacas con Garbanzos
A Seville tapa of spinach and chickpeas with cumin, garlic, and a splash of sherry vinegar.
Spanish30 min
Esquites
Corn kernels sautéed until browned and served in a cup with mayonnaise, lime, cheese, and chili.
Mexican20 min
Farofa
Toasted cassava flour with butter, bacon, and onion. A crunchy topping for beans, meat, and rice.
Brazilian17 min
Feijão Carioca
Everyday Brazilian pinto beans simmered with garlic, onion, and bay leaf.
Brazilian1 hr 25 min
Frijoles de la Olla
Soft, brothy pot beans simmered with onion and garlic. The base for many Mexican meals.
Mexican2 hr 10 min
Gamja Jorim
Small potatoes simmered in a shiny sweet soy glaze. A lunch box staple.
Korean35 min
Garlic Bok Choy
Crisp-tender baby bok choy stir-fried with plenty of garlic. A five-minute side dish.
Chinese10 min
Garlic Stir-Fried Greens
Water spinach or any leafy green stir-fried in a flash with a lot of garlic.
Vietnamese10 min
Gigantes Plaki
Giant white beans baked in a sweet tomato and herb sauce.
Greek2 hr 15 min
Gratin Dauphinois
Thin sliced potatoes baked in garlicky cream until tender and golden on top.
French1 hr 35 min
Greek Lemon Potatoes
Potatoes roasted in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and oregano until browned and creamy inside.
Greek1 hr 10 min
Green Bean Casserole
The Thanksgiving classic: green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce under crispy fried onions.
American45 min
Gyeran-jjim
A fluffy steamed egg dish cooked in a small pot until it puffs up. Mild, savory, and good beside spicy dishes.
Korean17 min
Horta Vrasta
Boiled bitter greens dressed with olive oil and lemon. The everyday Greek side dish.
Greek15 min
Jamaican Rice and Peas
Rice cooked in coconut milk with kidney beans, thyme, scallion, and allspice. The Sunday side.
Caribbean50 min
Jeera Rice
Basmati rice with cumin seeds fried in ghee. A simple side for any curry.
Indian25 min
Kongnamul Muchim
Crunchy soybean sprouts seasoned with sesame oil, garlic, and green onion. A simple, everyday side dish.
Korean15 min
Maduros (Fried Sweet Plantains)
Very ripe plantains fried until caramelized and sticky-sweet.
Caribbean15 min
Mandioca Frita
Crisp fried cassava sticks with a creamy, fluffy inside. Better than fries.
Brazilian50 min
Mexican Red Rice
Fluffy rice toasted in oil and simmered in a tomato, onion, and garlic broth. The classic side for any Mexican meal.
Mexican40 min
Musaengchae
Shredded Korean radish in a light, spicy-sweet dressing. A fresh banchan that cuts through rich food.
Korean15 min
Oi Muchim
A crunchy, spicy cucumber side dish that takes five minutes and goes with anything.
Korean10 min
Pad Pak Ruam
Mixed vegetables stir-fried over high heat in a garlicky oyster sauce.
Thai21 min
Pão de Alho
Brazilian-style garlic bread: soft rolls with garlic butter and cheese, baked until bubbling.
Brazilian25 min
Pickled Red Onions
Bright pink onions in a sharp, lightly sweet brine. Ready in 30 minutes and good on tacos and eggs.
Mexican15 min
Pinakbet
A northern Filipino vegetable stew of squash, eggplant, okra, and long beans with shrimp paste.
Filipino45 min
Pisto Manchego
A slow-cooked vegetable stew of zucchini, peppers, onion, and tomato, often served with a fried egg.
Spanish1 hr
Pommes Purée
Silky French mashed potatoes made with plenty of butter and warm milk.
French35 min
Refried Beans
Creamy pinto beans mashed in a skillet with onion and garlic. Quick to make from canned beans.
Mexican20 min
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes with sweet, mellow roasted garlic and a little cream cheese for extra silkiness.
American1 hr 10 min
Sigeumchi Namul
Blanched spinach lightly dressed with sesame oil, garlic, and soy sauce. One of the classic Korean banchan.
Korean8 min
Smoked Baked Beans
Baked beans simmered in the smoker under a rack of meat, thick with brown sugar and bacon.
Smoking3 hr 15 min
Smoked Corn on the Cob
Sweet corn smoked in the husk and rolled in garlic butter.
Smoking1 hr 25 min
Smoked Mac and Cheese
Creamy baked macaroni and cheese with a deep smoky flavor from the pit.
Smoking1 hr 25 min
Smoked Potatoes
Baby potatoes smoked until creamy inside, tossed with olive oil and herbs.
Smoking1 hr 40 min
Spinach Ohitashi
Blanched spinach chilled in a light dashi and soy sauce and topped with bonito flakes.
Japanese15 min
Tostones
Twice-fried green plantain discs, crisp outside and starchy inside. Salt them while hot.
Caribbean25 min
Vegetable Pulao
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with peas, carrots, and whole spices in one pot.
Indian35 min
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