1,343 rice water recipes

Crispy deep-fried bean curd cubes with a spicy peanut dipping sauce made with roasted peanuts, rice vinegar, cilantro, and chile oil. A quick vegetarian appetizer.

Hearty ground beef and tomato soup with rice, celery, and a touch of chili powder. A quick one-pot soup that simmers in just 20 minutes with simple pantry staples.

Curried rice with lentils, raisins, and apples: a vegan Indian-inspired one-pot pilaf with turmeric, ginger, curry, and sunflower seeds. Fat-free, high-fiber comfort with sweet and savory in every bite.

Famous Cuban-style black beans and rice with mashed garlic-cumin-vinegar finishing paste. Vegan, diabetic-friendly, fat-free. Slow-simmered beans served over hot rice for a classic comfort plate.

Pressure cooker saffron brown rice with mushrooms, leeks, carrots, and fennel seeds. A one-pot vegetarian side that cooks hands-off in 25 minutes.

Turkish eggplant pilaf cooked in olive oil with pine nuts, currants, cinnamon, allspice, tomatoes, and a full cup of fresh dill. A traditional zeytinyagli dish served cold as a vegetarian main or mezze.

Slow-baked rice pudding with almonds, coconut, and raisins. Cooked low and slow in milk until thick, creamy, and golden on top. Serve warm or cold.

Gluten-free Mexican cheese bread made with rice flour, soy flour, enchilada sauce, and grated cheese. A savory quickbread with a spicy kick, no wheat needed.

Jook, the classic Chinese rice congee simmered until silky, studded with seasoned pork meatballs and crunchy water chestnuts. The ultimate bowl of savory Chinese comfort.

Thai-inspired sweet sticky rice with fresh mango and a vegan tofu cream sauce flavored with honey, vanilla, and cinnamon. A dairy-free twist on a classic dessert.

Sausage skillet supper with bulk pork sausage, kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, and long grain rice simmered in picante sauce. A one-pan weeknight dinner with just six ingredients.

Microwave lamb stir-fry with toasted pine nuts, bok choy, and mushrooms in a ginger oyster sauce. Tender lamb strips cooked on a browning dish, ready in 30 minutes.

Vegan Mexican lentil casserole with brown rice, taco seasoning, and tomato paste baked until thick and hearty. High-protein, budget-friendly, and packed with Southwestern flavor without any meat or dairy.

Nigiri sushi, the hand-formed Japanese rice fingers topped with raw or cooked seafood and a touch of mustard or wasabi. Make sushi at home with just rice, fish, and a few simple ingredients.

Lemony ham and rice soup made in the microwave in just 20 minutes. A quick one-dish meal using canned chicken rice soup, chopped ham, lemon juice, and nutmeg.

Indian matar pulao with basmati rice, green peas, and black mustard seeds tempered in hot oil. A fragrant, simple one-pot rice side dish served with dal and vegetables.