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    Home » Roundups

    09/23/2022

    32 Easy Rice Recipes

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    Rice is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many ways. It’s often served as a side dish, is used in sushi, and can also be served as a dessert. We’ve collected 32 easy Rice Recipes for you to try at home.

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    Coconut Rice
    Arancini Italian Rice Balls
    Hibachi Fried Rice
    Spanish Rice Recipe
    Benihana Fried Rice
    Best Puerto Rican Rice And Beans
    Chinese Rice Cooker Fried Rice
    Southern Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole
    Thai Style Sweet Rice
    Chicken Fried Rice
    Tempura California Roll Sushi
    Easy Microwave Rice
    Japanese Salmon Onigiri Rice Balls
    Mushroom Risotto
    Dirty Rice
    Mexican Rice
    Wild Rice Stuffing
    Salsa Rice
    Jambalaya
    Almond Rice Pilaf
    Ginger Rice
    Arroz Caldo
    Cumin Rice
    Seafood Paella
    Rice Pudding
    Easy Rice Bowl
    Caribbean Confetti Rice
    Garlic Butter Rice
    Korean Bibimbap
    Curried Rice
    Chicken Wild Rice Soup
    Brown Rice and Apple Salad
    Easy Coconut Rice Recipe

    Coconut Rice

    Coconut Rice

    Making rice with coconut milk gives it a delicious, slightly sweet flavor. This coconut rice takes just 25 minutes to make and pairs well with savory meat and veggie stews. 

    Arancini Italian Rice Balls

    Arancini Italian Rice Balls

    These fried Italian rice balls are creamy and cheesy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Serve them as an appetizer with warm marinara sauce. 

    Hibachi Fried Rice

    Hibachi Fried Rice

    If you enjoy the hibachi rice served at Japanese restaurants, give this recipe a try. The rice is flavored with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, onions, and seasonings, and it’s fried with scrambled eggs. 

    Spanish Rice Recipe

    Spanish Rice Recipe

    Tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, and dried oregano add flavor and color to regular white rice. This dish takes just 20 minutes to make. 

    Benihana Fried Rice

    Benihana Fried Rice

    You’ll love the flavor of this Benihana copycat fried rice. It’s a colorful combination of  scrambled eggs, carrots, onion, and green onions flavored with garlic butter, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. 

    Best Puerto Rican Rice And Beans

    Best Puerto Rican Rice And Beans

    This flavorful Puerto Rican rice and beans dish can be enjoyed as a one-dish meal. It’s made with chopped ham, tomato sauce, canned pink beans, diced potatoes, and traditional Puerto Rican seasonings. 

    Chinese Rice Cooker Fried Rice

    Chinese Rice Cooker Fried Rice

    A rice cooker makes easy work of this Chinese fried rice. Just rinse the rice and add it along with the remaining ingredients to the rice cooker. When it’s done you’ll have a hearty and delicious meal! 

    Southern Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole

    Bake up some Southern comfort with this Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole. It’s one of those classic meals that works every single time. Best of all, it’s easy to make for a low-effort mid-week dinner.

    This hearty casserole is loaded with fresh broccoli, rice, and 2 kinds of cheese. Serve it as a vegetarian main dish or alongside poultry, pork, beef, or fish.   

    Thai Style Sweet Rice

    Thai Style Sweet Rice

    Enjoy this sweet Thai-style rice with diced fresh mango! It’s a delicious dessert to enjoy after a spicy meal. 

    Chicken Fried Rice

    Chicken Fried Rice

    This authentic chicken fried rice dish comes together easily with cold leftover rice. It’s full of delicious flavor and texture, and is so much better than take-out! 

    Tempura California Roll Sushi

    Tempura California Roll Sushi
    Crunchy Roll Sushi

    Make your own tempura California roll sushi at home! Get a group of friends together for a fun make-your-own sushi night. Follow the instructions in the recipe for delicious results! 

    Easy Microwave Rice

    Easy Microwave Rice

    Rice cooked in the microwave cooks up perfectly tender and frees up space on the stovetop. All you need is rice and water or broth, and it takes about 20 minutes to cook. 

    Japanese Salmon Onigiri Rice Balls

    Japanese Salmon Onigiri Rice Balls

    You’ll love the flavor of these salmon onigiri rice balls. The salmon is fried and seasoned with soy sauce, and then combined with cooked sushi rice and formed into balls. Serve them as appetizers! 

    Mushroom Risotto

    Mushroom Risotto

    This mushroom risotto is easy to make and also elegant enough to serve to guests! It’s creamy and flavorful and takes just 30 minutes to make. 

    Dirty Rice

    Dirty Rice

    This popular Cajun rice dish is easy to make at home! Dirty rice is a delicious combination of ground pork, ground beef, veggies, and Cajun seasoning. It’s ready to eat in about 30 minutes.  

    Mexican Rice

    Mexican Rice

    This tasty Mexican rice is loaded with delicious flavor and texture. It gets its red color from tomato sauce, and is seasoned with chili powder and cumin.

    Wild Rice Stuffing

    Wild Rice Stuffing

    Try this savory wild rice stuffing the next time you’re cooking a holiday turkey. Dried pears add texture and a delicious subtle sweetness that pairs well with poultry. 

    Salsa Rice

    Salsa Rice

    Add a cup of chunky salsa to regular white rice to transform it into a delicious side dish! It takes about 20 minutes to make and you’ll love the flavor. 

    Jambalaya

    Jambalaya

    This hearty jambalaya is loaded with tender shrimp, andouille sauce, chicken, veggies, rice, okra, and traditional Cajun seasonings. Serve it with corn on the cob at your next summer get-together!

    Almond Rice Pilaf

    Almond Rice Pilaf

    Slivered almonds add delicious flavor and texture to this rice pilaf. It’s seasoned with Herbes de Provence, onion powder, garlic powder, and butter. Serve it at your next dinner party!

    Ginger Rice

    Ginger Rice

    This simple rice dish features the flavors of ginger, soy sauce, sake, and mirin. It’s easy to make and pairs well with salmon and chicken dishes. 

    Arroz Caldo

    Arroz Caldo

    This savory Filipino chicken porridge is creamy and comforting. It features shredded chicken thighs and rice flavored with ginger, garlic, onion, and fish sauce.  

    Cumin Rice

    Cumin Rice

    Cumin seeds add a delicious earthy flavor to regular jasmine rice in this dish. The other ingredients you’ll need are butter, garlic, salt, and water. It’s ready to eat in about 40 minutes. 

    Seafood Paella

    Seafood Paella

    Serve this impressive seafood paella to guests at your next dinner party! It’s loaded with tender shrimp and lobster, and is seasoned with onion, garlic, saffron, paprika, cayenne pepper, and chile pepper flakes. It’s ready to enjoy in about an hour. 

    Rice Pudding

    Rice Pudding

    This sweet and creamy rice pudding rivals anything you can buy. It’s sweetened with brown sugar and chewy raisins, and flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and orange zest. 

    Easy Rice Bowl

    Satisfy your cravings for comfort food with this vibrant rice bowl. It’s a delicious combination of seasoned black beans, rice, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, and avocado. It’s also vegan-friendly!  

    Caribbean Confetti Rice

    Caribbean Confetti Rice

    This Caribbean confetti rice is colorful and delicious! Pineapple adds sweetness, and cayenne pepper and fresh jalapeno add heat. It’s ready to eat in just 20 minutes. 

    Garlic Butter Rice

    Garlic Butter Rice

    You’ll love the flavor of this garlic butter rice. It’s super easy to make, and pairs well with just about anything! 

    Korean Bibimbap

    Korean Bibimbap

    You can make Korean bibimbap at home! This recipe uses a sheet pan to roast the beef, mushrooms, carrots, green onions, and spinach in the oven. All you have to do is prepare the rice and you’re good to go! 

    Curried Rice

    Curried Rice

    This curried rice can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish. It features delicious curry flavors, and frozen peas and shredded carrots for color and texture.

    Chicken Wild Rice Soup

    Chicken Wild Rice Soup

    This chicken wild rice soup is creamy, rich, and full of savory flavors. It simmers in the slow cooker for hours and couldn’t be easier to make. Serve it with thick slices of crusty bread for dipping. 

    Brown Rice and Apple Salad

    Brown Rice and Apple Salad

    Serve this delicious brown rice and apple salad at our next summer party! It’s loaded with flavor and texture and the apple adds a touch of sweetness. 

    This delicious Coconut Rice is slightly sweet and perfectly tender. It uses a handful of ingredients and comes together easily.

    Easy Coconut Rice Recipe

    Making rice with coconut milk gives it a delicious, slightly sweet flavor. This coconut rice takes just 25 minutes to make and pairs well with savory meat and veggie stews.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Izzy

    Ingredients 

    • 2 cups jasmine rice
    • 400 ml coconut milk
    • 1 ½ cups water
    • granulated sugar to taste
    • salt to taste

    Instructions 

    • In a medium saucepan or bowl, rinse the rice in cold water several times until the water runs clear. Drain well in a large fine-mesh sieve. Place the rice back in the saucepan.
    • Add the coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt.
    • Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. When it begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook for about 5 minutes until done.
    • Fluff with a fork and serve garnished with chopped cilantro if you like.
    Author: Izzy
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