Rice/9 recipes

Black bean and rice salad with a generous amount of fresh cilantro tossed in a lime juice and garlic dressing. No-cook vegetarian side ready in 15 minutes.

Rice muffins made with cold cooked rice mixed into a simple muffin batter. A smart way to use leftover rice, with a tender crumb and slightly chewy texture from the rice grains throughout.

Traditional Hungarian cabbage rolls stuffed with seasoned ground beef, rice, and paprika, layered with sauerkraut and slow-cooked for hours. Finished with a sour cream sauce that ties it all together.

Sichuan-style crispy beef in chili sauce, double-fried until shatteringly crisp and tossed with garlic, dried red chilies, and a sweet-savory glaze. The takeout favorite made better at home.

A one-pan vegetable rice that cooks paella-style: arborio rice simmered with turmeric, peppers, tomatoes, and sweet corn. A budget-friendly, vegan-ready dinner with golden, tender grains.

Fork-tender beef chuck roast slow-baked for 3 hours in creamy mushroom and onion soup gravy, served over hot rice. Only 15 minutes of prep for a soul-warming, hands-off dinner.

Gluten-free muffins made with brown rice flour, ground almonds, and honey. Quick 35-minute breakfast with almond extract and optional soymilk.

Authentic Szechuan shrimp: jumbo shrimp marinated in egg, sesame oil, and rice wine, then velveted in peanut oil and wok-tossed with hot bean paste, ginger, garlic, and ketchup. Glossy, spicy, and restaurant-quality.

Nutty brown rice tossed with mineral-rich arame seaweed, bright peas, crunchy daikon, and a toasted sesame-rice vinegar dressing. A wholesome chilled salad that's naturally vegan and packed with plant-based goodness.

Pressure cooker cabbage soup with caraway seeds, apple cider, tomatoes, and rice. Central European flavor in 30 minutes with deep, sweet-tart complexity.

Maki sushi with soy-simmered kampyo, shiitake, carrot, watercress, and eel, rolled in seasoned sushi rice and nori. Traditional hand-rolled Japanese sushi.

Vietnamese-style stir-fried chicken thighs marinated in lemongrass and fish sauce, tossed with ginger, garlic, and scallions in a tangy glaze. Fragrant, savory, and on the table in under an hour.

A fantastic rice dish; eat with my Chicken Masala (posted separately) or whatever takes your fancy. A lot of spices and herbs to assemble but the cooking is very easy.

Creamy saffron yogurt rice, short-grain arborio cooked with milk, tangy yogurt, and aromatic onion, garlic, and ginger. Saffron bloomed in warm milk tints it gold for a rich, comforting vegetarian side.

Vegan soy nog made with steamed butternut squash, vanilla soy milk, brown rice syrup, nutmeg, and a splash of mirin. A dairy-free, egg-free holiday drink.

Creamy Northwoods wild rice soup with chicken, ham, carrots, and celery in a half-and-half broth thickened with a butter-flour roux. A Minnesota classic with a splash of sherry.