23 Rice Recipes for Your Side Dish Repertoire (2024)

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How to spice up white rice as a side? ›

Although the risotto may be Italy's most famous rice dish, the country holds a plethora of rice recipes, both sweet and savoury.

Stir in Tasty Sauces

First, cook or heat your favorite rice variety, and then stir in your sauce. Examples to try: Tomato sauce, pesto, tzatziki, sriracha, cheese sauce and any other favorites. You can also try it with dips like hummus, pico de gallo, or guacamole.

Stir 1 – 2 Tbsp. toasted pine nuts and 1 – 2 Tbsp. dried currants or dried cranberries into the cooked rice. The textures and flavors contributed by these add-ons elevate the rice to a sophisticated side dish.

Vietnamese rice fought against 30 rice samples from 10 countries to win the title. This is the second time ST25 has won the first prize at the rice competition. However, a debate has occurred about which rice variety of Vietnam gained the award.

Basmati, a staple food item by many in India has earned the title of 'Best rice in World' by Taste Atlas, a popular food guide for the year 2023-24. Recently, the food guide also placed India at the 11th position on the esteemed '100 Best Cuisines in the World list.

Basmati from India has been crowned the "Best Rice in the World" by TasteAtlas, a popular food and travel guide. Taste Atlas announced this accolade as part of its year-end awards for 2023-24.

Despite its appearance, risotto is not a type of rice but an Italian dish made with a special high-starch, short-grain rice such Italian Arborio, Carnaroli, or Vialone Nano rice. This special kind of rice can absorb quite a bit of liquid without becoming mushy.

FINEST ITALIAN RICE : Urban Platter Carnaroli Rice is considered the king of Italian rice. PRODUCT OF ITALY : Urban Platter Carnaroli Rice is imported from Italy, and farmed in ideal growing conditions.

What is the number 1 Italian dish? ›

Pizza. Besides pasta, pizza is perhaps the most popular and recognized Italian food. Pizza is considered a national symbol representing Italy to the rest of the world, so much so that UNESCO has acknowledged pizza as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Pesto is great on rice. Grated cheese is great on rice, as is sweet chilli sauce or mango chutney. Also, oyster sauce, teriyaki sauce or hoisin sauce. Try egg fried rice (good with bacon in it too), rice with satay chicken, rice in a burrito with refried beans and salsa.

Consider sesame seeds, crushed nuts (such as walnuts or pecans) or even some fresh pomegranate seeds to add a nice pop and textural twist to quick-cooking rice. If you're feeling ambitious, try frying chickpeas until crispy for a savory, protein-rich, crunchy rice addition.

Thyme – not critical. Best sub is dried oregano, followed by basil. 1/4 tsp sage powder is SO GOOD as well. Parsley – optional, this is more for visual, to get the little green specks in the rice. Sub with basil, or stir through 1 cup finely sliced green onion, or 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley or chives.

White rice can be served with peas and beans or with lean cuts of meat, fish, and vegetables to make balanced and nutritious dishes. You can also enjoy it in one-pot meals like pelau and sambar rice or in rice bowls and stuffed bell peppers.

Zest up your liquid: add lemon or lime juice to the water/liquid or sprinkle in fresh herbs like chopped cilantro or basil. Cook the grains by adding flavored oils (coconut oil, sesame oil, chili-infused and olive oil are some of our favorites) to the liquid.