654 rice water recipes

Basmati rice studded with five dried fruits, sliced mushrooms, slivered almonds, and cinnamon. A fragrant side dish that pairs beautifully with veal or poultry.

Earthy brown rice simmered with cumin, paprika, red bell pepper and oregano for a healthy, fragrant Spanish rice side dish. Just 5 minutes of prep and one pot to clean.

Wild rice amandine with toasted slivered almonds, green pepper, onion, and chives cooked in beef bouillon. A quick, savory rice side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Vegan brown rice and wheat berries cooked together in one pot with sauteed scallions. A chewy, nutty whole grain side dish with hearty texture from the wheat berries.

Wild rice cucumber salad with red bell pepper and scallions, tossed with your favorite dressing. A nutty, crunchy grain salad that's naturally vegan and high in fiber.

Thai-style lemongrass rice with turmeric and green onions. Fragrant, golden, and perfect as a side for curries, stir-fries, or grilled meats. Ready in an hour.

Smoked chicken soup with chipotle peppers and basmati rice for a spicy, smoky one-pot meal. Simple ingredients, bold Southwestern heat in every spoonful.

Roast garlic, broad bean and saffron soup pureed smooth with brown rice, chicken stock and slow-roasted whole garlic cloves. A golden, velvety bowl with deep mellow sweetness and Mediterranean color.

Saffron risotto in the simple Milanese tradition: rice toasted in butter and onion, simmered in saffron-laced broth, finished with parmesan. Golden, fragrant, and unfussy.

Bologna rice skillet uses up pantry leftovers in one pan with toasted rice, diced bologna, tomatoes, corn, and onion. Vintage stretch-the-meat casserole, ready in under 40 minutes.

Tofu stir-fry with mushrooms and snow peas in a soy-ginger sauce served over rice. A quick vegetarian dinner with fresh ginger and garlic, ready in 30 minutes.

Skillet pork blade steaks simmered in peach nectar with basil and vinegar, then served over rice with a glossy fruit gravy. A sweet-savory one-pan dinner with Southern charm.

Vegetarian fried brown rice with mushrooms, scallions, pickled radishes, water chestnuts, and peas in sesame oil. A wholesome, plant-based fried rice with crunch and tang in every bite.

Kesari bhaat (sweet saffron rice): Indian basmati rice perfumed with saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, and clove, sweetened with jaggery, and finished with almonds and currants. Traditional festival dessert.

Japanese noodle soup with shiitake mushrooms, snow peas, red pepper, and rice noodles in a hot sesame broth, finished with ginger, brown rice vinegar, and roasted cashews. A vegetarian, low-fat Asian soup ready in 45 minutes.

Hearty crockpot vegetable soup with TVP, pinto beans, okra, rice, and tomatoes. Dump everything in, cook for 6 hours, and get a thick, protein-rich soup that tastes anything but meatless.