Rice recipes

25 free rice recipes from American, Brazilian, Caribbean, Chinese and Filipino and more, including Arroz con Gandules, Arroz con Leche and Arroz Doce. 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, swap ingredients for a diet, add your own notes, and build a shopping list.

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  Arroz con Gandules

  Puerto Rican rice with pigeon peas, sofrito, and olives, cooked in one pot.

  CaribbeanSide dish50 min

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  Arroz con Leche

  Creamy rice pudding simmered with cinnamon and lime peel, served warm or cold.

  MexicanDessert45 min

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  Arroz Doce

  Brazilian rice pudding simmered in milk and coconut with cinnamon and cloves.

  BrazilianDessert45 min

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  Brazilian White Rice

  Fluffy rice toasted with garlic and onion, the base of an everyday Brazilian plate.

  BrazilianSide dish25 min

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  Caribbean Coconut Rice

  Fluffy rice steamed in coconut milk with a pinch of salt and sugar.

  CaribbeanSide dish30 min

• Chicken and Rice Casserole

  A one-dish bake of chicken, rice, and a creamy sauce, easy enough for any weeknight.

  AmericanDinner1 hr 15 min

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  Chicken Biryani

  Layers of spiced chicken and fragrant basmati rice, cooked together with saffron and fried onions.

  IndianDinner1 hr 40 min

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  Com Tam (Broken Rice with Grilled Pork Chop)

  A Saigon favorite: grilled sweet and savory pork chops over rice with pickles, cucumber, and a fried egg.

  VietnameseDinner40 min

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  Dolmades

  Grape leaves stuffed with lemony herbed rice, served cold or at room temperature.

  GreekAppetizer2 hr

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  Egg Fried Rice

  Fluffy fried rice with scrambled egg, peas, and green onion. The best way to use leftover rice.

  ChineseDinner20 min

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  Galinhada

  Brazilian chicken and rice cooked in one pot with turmeric, garlic, and a little hot pepper.

  BrazilianDinner1 hr 5 min

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  Gemista (Stuffed Peppers and Tomatoes)

  Peppers and tomatoes baked with herbed rice, a summer staple in Greek homes.

  GreekDinner1 hr 45 min

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  Jamaican Rice and Peas

  Rice cooked in coconut milk with kidney beans, thyme, scallion, and allspice. The Sunday side.

  CaribbeanSide dish50 min

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  Jeera Rice

  Basmati rice with cumin seeds fried in ghee. A simple side for any curry.

  IndianSide dish25 min

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  Khao Man Gai

  Poached chicken over rice cooked in the chicken broth, with a gingery, spicy dipping sauce.

  ThaiDinner1 hr 10 min

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  Kheer (Rice Pudding)

  Rice slowly simmered in sweet milk with cardamom, nuts, and raisins.

  IndianDessert1 hr 10 min

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  Kimchi Bokkeumbap

  Fried rice made with sour kimchi and a runny fried egg on top. A fast way to use up leftover rice.

  KoreanDinner20 min

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  Mexican Red Rice

  Fluffy rice toasted in oil and simmered in a tomato, onion, and garlic broth. The classic side for any Mexican meal.

  MexicanSide dish40 min

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  Mushroom Risotto

  Creamy Arborio rice cooked slowly in stock with mushrooms, white wine, and Parmesan.

  ItalianDinner50 min

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  Onigiri

  Rice balls with a savory filling, wrapped in nori. A perfect portable lunch.

  JapaneseLunch20 min

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  Seafood Paella

  Saffron rice cooked in a wide pan with shrimp, mussels, and squid until a crisp socarrat forms on the bottom.

  SpanishDinner1 hr 10 min

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  Sinangag (Garlic Fried Rice)

  Fried rice with a lot of golden garlic. The classic partner to fried eggs and tapa.

  FilipinoBreakfast15 min

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  Thai Fried Rice

  Simple fried rice with egg, tomato, and onion, served with lime and cucumber slices.

  ThaiDinner20 min

• Trinidadian Pelau

  Chicken, rice, and pigeon peas cooked in coconut milk with a caramelized sugar for color.

  CaribbeanDinner1 hr 20 min

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  Vegetable Pulao

  Fragrant basmati rice cooked with peas, carrots, and whole spices in one pot.

  IndianSide dish35 min