712 chili rice recipes

Hot and sour tofu soup builds a silky Chinese-style broth with shiitake mushrooms, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and chili oil, thickened with cornstarch and finished with green onions.

Fiery Assam-style spicy shrimp wok-fried in tamarind, oyster sauce, ginger, and chili. A bold Malaysian shellfish dish with sweet-sour-spicy layers. Serve over rice.

Slow-simmered ground beef chili with a surprise twist: sliced pepperoni stirred in with kidney beans for smoky, spicy depth. Serve over rice with melted cheddar on top.

Vegan green mole built from roasted garlic, charred chilies, tomatillos, and toasted pumpkin seeds, served over grilled tofu and brown rice. A bright, plant-based take on Mexican mole verde.

Vellirikkai thogayal is a South Indian cucumber chutney with mustard seeds, urad dal, methi, dried red chilies, and sesame oil. A tangy, crunchy condiment for rice.

Hot spicy bean curd stir-fried with salted black beans, green chili, garlic, and soy sauce in a savory thickened sauce. A quick vegetarian Chinese tofu dish over noodles or rice.

Toor dal with tadka: split pigeon peas boiled with turmeric, finished with a sizzling oil tempering of popped mustard seeds, cumin, onion, garlic, and chili. A quintessential South Indian vegan comfort dish over rice.

Gesmoorde vis, the Cape Malay braised salt cod: desalted bacalhau simmered with golden onions, tomato, chili and potatoes. A South African classic, served with rice and a squeeze of lemon.

Thai chicken soup with lemongrass, galangal, fish sauce, fresh chili, cilantro, and mint. A light, aromatic broth inspired by tom yum, served with rice.

No-cook Sichuan dipping sauce with crushed Sichuan peppercorns, black soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili oil. Tongue-tingling, savory, and ready in 15 minutes flat.

A hearty Louisiana-style lentil stew simmered with tomatoes, red wine, zucchini, and Italian herbs. Think of it as Cajun chili without the meat. Serve over polenta or brown rice.

Nam prik pow (Thai chili jam) made from fried dried chilis, garlic, and shallots pounded into a thick, dark, sweet-salty-spicy paste. An essential Thai condiment for tom yum, stir-fries, and fried rice.

Fat-free chili beans with brown rice, kidney beans, carrots, and tomato sauce. A vegan one-pot meal with zero added oil that's hearty, filling, and customizable.

Indonesian satay shrimp skewered and broiled in a spiced peanut butter sauce with turmeric, chili, and lemon juice. Served over rice with a creamy peanut gravy.

Microwave grains blend brown rice, pearl barley, and millet cooked together in 10 minutes on high. A simple, nutty whole grain base for chili, beans, or sauce.

One-pot chicken dinner simmers a whole chicken with tomatoes, green pepper, okra, and chili powder into a Southern-style stew spooned over rice. Honest, hearty, and feeds a crowd of 8.