These easy rice recipes are sure to be a hit any day of the week! Rice can be used in so many different ways, there’s bound to be something for everyone.
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If you’re like me and have rice as a pantry staple, you may wonder what you can make with it besides plain rice.
Rice is such a nutritious grain that works perfectly for many different meals. You could serve rice as a main course, side dish, dessert, or even an afternoon snack!
This versatile grain can be used as a base for so many different recipes – sweet and savory alike.
Forget what you know about rice. There is more to it than just serving it as plain rice.
There are so many types of rice to choose from and so many different flavors you can pair with it.
From spicy Indian bagara rice to mellow and yellow Italian saffron risotto, there is something for everyone!
So what are you waiting for?
Read on, reimagine, and explore the world of rice with these delicious and amazing rice dishes.
Easy and Delicious Rice Recipes
First up, let’s get started with the basics. Learn how to cook plain rice with these easy recipes.
How To Cook Plain Rice
Plain rice is great to use for so many different meals! You could use sushi rice to make poke bowls or rice bowls (or even sushi).
Or maybe you are looking for the perfect rice to accompany your curry. Basmati rice usually works like a charm!
You can even use any leftovers to make fried rice or other rice dishes!
Rice can be cooked in so many ways, such as on the stovetop, in a pressure cooker, microwave, or even in a rice cooker.
If you’re looking for ways to make rice in a pressure cooker have a look at these simple recipes:
Or if you want to know how to cook rice on the stovetop:
Now that we’ve covered the basics, lets move on to some simple rice recipes for dinner or even rice recipes for lunch.
Simple Rice Recipes For Lunch and Dinner
Fried Rice Recipes
Nothing is easier than putting together a fried rice at the last minute. These fried rice recipes are perfect for a family dinner when you are short on time or are stuck on ideas.
They are also a great way to use up any leftovers you may have in your fridge.
Spam Fried Rice Recipe
Got a can of spam handy? What about left over rice?Well, this fried rice with spam is just for you!It’s a quick and easy dinner recipe (or lunch) that is perfect for the whole family.Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe for spam fried rice uses only 8 ingredients. But, you could add more to it if you have any leftover veggies in the fridge.
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Tuna Fried Rice
Tuna fried rice is a simple and easy recipe which is perfect for lunch, dinner parties, or even as a side dish. It’s ready in under 30 minutes and requires little effort to make.So if it’s one of those nights your tired and don’t really feel like cooking, making this quick tuna fried rice is a great choice.
Get this recipe for tuna fried rice
Singapore Fried Rice
A delicious fusion of Indo Chinese cuisine on your plate. This Singapore fried rice is a great weeknight dinner, or if you have any leftovers, enjoy it for lunch the next day!This recipe is great because you can add any left over vegetables you may have in the fridge, make it meatless, or use mince meat instead of chicken breast.
Make this Singapore fried rice
Other Delicious Main Meal Rice Recipes
Jeera Rice
Fancy something a little bit different? This fluffy, soft, and simple jeera rice recipe might just hit the spot. It’s an easy one pot dish that is packed full of flavor.Also known as cumin rice, jeera rice originates from India.It’s a fragrant rice that is made with only a handful of ingredients.This recipe is super easy and uses the stovetop.Remember to soak your rice before making this dish. Otherwise, you may end up with gritty rice once you’ve cooked it!
Get this jeera rice recipe
Risotto Zafferano
Ahh, creamy risotto! This Italian dish is made with a few ingredients and is packed full of flavor.Don’t let the name risotto turn you off. Risotto zafferano is easier to make then you think. It does take a bit of time and attention to make, but it is well worth it!Use a stock of your choice, like vegetable stock or chicken stock, butter, onion, white wine, parmesan cheese, arborio rice, and a pinch of saffron to make this rice.One of the secrets to making the perfect risotto is to add the stock in parts to the rice, while gently stirring it. If you find you’ve ended up with mushy risotto, you may have added all your stock too quickly.
Get this recipe for risotto zafferano
Bagara Rice
Want Indian for dinner but don’t want to go out?Or maybe you want biryani without the fuss?Then this bagara rice recipe might just be for you.Bagara rice is a simpler alternative to biryani. It’s a traditional Indian rice dish and is ready in under an hour.
Make this easy bagara rice
Asian Inspired Rice Recipes
Korean Rice Balls
Pop these Korean rice balls into your mouth for a quick afternoon snack or a light appetizer for a party.Also known as Jumeokbap (which means “fist rice”), these rice balls are usually eaten as a side dish with spicy foods. But, if you want to make them more filling, you could fill them with different things such as canned tuna or even vegetables.
Make these Korean rice balls
Sushi Bake Recipe
Imagine, cooked sushi rice, topping with imitation crabmeat, seaweed, cucumber, green onions, toasted sesame seeds, mayonnaise, and Sriracha sauce. This is what is in this creamy, soft, and delicious sushi bake. I guess you could even call it a sushi casserole.It’s perfect for a last minute lunch or dinner.
Get this sushi bake recipe
Hosomaki
Skip going out to buy sushi and make it at home instead. Hosomaki is a simple and delicious type of sushi. It is filled with only one ingredient, such as cucumber, tuna, or even egg omelettes (tamagoyaki). They are perfect for bento boxes (lunch boxes), as a party appetizer, or even for a quick snack just for you!
Get this hosomaki sushi recipe
Jajang Tteokbokki
Bouncy, soft, and chewy rice cakes smothered in slightly salty and savory jajang sauce. A perfect alternative to traditional spicy tteokbokki. Jajang tteokbokki originates from Korea. If you have ever wanted to try tteokbokki but are not too fond of spice, this is a great alternative. It is like a combination of jjajangmyeon and spicy tteokbokki!
Make this jajang tteokbokki
Korean Purple Rice
Purple rice? Whilst it’s not as commonly heard of like white plain rice, purple Korean rice is just as delicious. It’s soft, fluffy, and slightly sticky.The reason this rice gets it’s name is because of the black rice it uses. By combining the black glutinous rice with white rice like short grain rice, it creates a lovely purple color.Want your rice to be more purple? No problem, just add a bit more black glutinous rice.
Make this purple Korean rice recipe
Chicken Rice Balls
Take sushi to a whole new level with these chicken rice balls. They are a great light snack or can even be made into a meal itself. Chicken rice balls are great for lunch boxes too!These balls of rice are filled with teriyaki chicken and area variation on the popular Japanese rice ball, onigiri.
Make these chicken rice balls
Tteokbokki with Cheese
Cheese pull anyone? This tteokbokki with cheese recipe is a spicier version of tteokbokki. Add as little or as much spice as you want, and be generous with the amount of cheese you use on top.We find that the cheese balances out the taste of the spice with this recipe.
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Crispy Rice Paper Rolls
You’ve had rice paper rolls (summer rolls), but have you ever had crispy rice paper rolls? They take these classic Vietnamese rolls to a whole new level.Crispy on the outside and chewy and full of flavor on the inside. These crispy rice paper rolls are a mix between Vietnamese rice paper rolls and crispy dumplings.Bite into them for a satisfying crunch! But make sure they have cooled down first or you might burn your mouth.They are perfect for a party appetizer or just for a simple afternoon snack.
Get this recipe for crispy rice paper rolls
Pad Mee
Unlike its ever popular cousin, Pad Thai, Pad Mee uses less ingredients. But this doesn’t mean it compromises on flavor.It’s quite the opposite in fact. These Thai rice noodles are packed full of flavor. Pad Mee has the perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and sweet. And it’s not even that difficult to make.
Make this Pad Mee recipe
Potato Mochi
These bit size snacks are great for a lunch box treat, party appetizer or finger food, or even for a light snack after work.Potato mochi is crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Potato mochi is made from a combination of potatoes, glutinous rice flour, and salt. When you combine these three simple ingredients, and fry them, it makes for the perfect combination.
Make these crispy potato mochi
Sweet Rice Recipes
Alright, let’s move on to sweets and desserts.
You know you want to.
Below you will find a collection of some of our favorite rice recipes that you can serve for morning tea, afternoon tea, parties, or even enjoy after dinner.
Rice Bubble Marshmallow Slice
Crispy, crunchy, and ready in about 15 minutes. This rice bubble marshmallow slice (or rice krispie slice) is perfect to have as finger food at your next party, picnic, or morning tea.Kids and grownups alike are sure to love this recipe.It’s so easy to make and you most likely have all the ingredients already!Ever wondered why the rice bubbles stick together slices like this? It’s the combination of marshmallows and butter that are mixed with the rice bubbles! Pretty neat, right?Not only that, the marshmallows give the perfect amount of sweetness to the slice.
Get this rice bubble marshmallow slice recipe
Mochi Cookies
Do you absolutely love chocolate chip cookies? What about mochi?Well, I have something especially for you. Mochi cookies!Bite into a crunchy and crumbly outside, and a soft and chewy inside.
Make these mochi cookies
Condensed Milk Brownies
Gooey, chewy, and crunchy condensed milk brownies. Not something you think of when you are thinking about rice, right?Well this fudgy brownie recipe uses rice condensed milk (but you can use any sweetened condensed milk you like!).If you’re like me and crave a sweet treat from time to time, this recipe is great to make and then freeze in portions. When you want to eat it, simply defrost it and enjoy!This makes it great if you have any unexpected guests come over and you need to serve them something in a hurry.
Get the recipe for these condensed milk brownies
Matcha Cookies
Crispy, crunchy, and crumbly matcha cookies. A cookie that ticks all the boxes?What’s more is these easy cookies are gluten free.Bake these scrumptious cookies for morning tea or afternoon tea! They are also great for Halloween!
Make these crispy matcha cookies
Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Muffins
These gooey and chewy dairy free chocolate chip muffins area little bit different.They take traditional chocolate chip muffins to a whole new level. They are soft, chewy, and squishy. This is because they have mochi dough baked inside them!The mochi provides a refreshing, delicious, and chewy inside to these muffins. It is the perfect compliment to the soft outside of the muffin.
Make these dairy free chocolate chip muffins
Arroz Doce
Thick, sweet, and creamy arroz doce. This delicious and warming rice pudding is perfect all year round but especially so in winter!Also known as Portuguese rice pudding, or Portuguese sweet rice, this pudding is usually served chilled for an after-dinner dessert or for special occasions such as Christmas or weddings.You can customise the sweetness of this pudding as well as the citrus flavor.
Get the recipe for arroz doce
Mango Mochi
This recipe for soft and chewy mango mochi is so easy to make and is great for a sweet treat any time of the day.Fill these rice cakes with mango jam, or even with a bit of mango ice cream to make mango ice cream mochi.You could even use fresh or frozen pieces of mango.
Make these scrumptious mango mochi
Chak Hao Kheer
Look at this! It’s pretty, right? Chak hao kheer is a black rice pudding. It’s rich, sweet, and so pleasing to look at. When black rice is mixed with water, it creates a lovely purple color, which is why this rice pudding looks this way.One tip if you are going to make this pudding is to be sure you soak your rice before you cook it. This way you’ll get the perfect texture to your rice when you make it!
Make this recipe for chak hao kheer
Chocolate Baked Mochi Donuts
Crispy baked donuts glazed with chocolate. Choose from milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or my favorite white chocolate. You could even use caramilk!This baked chocolate mochi donuts are a bit different from other baked donuts.They are slightly chewy on the inside. This, with the crisp outside of these donuts provides the perfect combination.
Get the recipe for these chocolate baked mochi donuts
Rice Pudding with Oat Milk
Enjoy this rice pudding with oat milk hot making it perfect for winter. Or devour it cold for a refreshing summer sweet.This rice pudding with oat milk is a dairy-free dessert. But you can also have it for breakfast if you are craving something a little sweet in the morning.
Make this rice pudding with oat milk
Ube Butter Mochi
Ube butter mochi is a soft and chewy dessert which is easy to make. It’s perfect for an after dinner dessert, or even a morning or afternoon tea.Originating from Hawaii, butter mochi is a dessert that can be described similar to a brownie and a mochi combined.Unlike traditional mochi recipes, butter mochi is usually baked.
Get the recipe for this ube butter mochi
Nutella Mochi
Every time I’m craving for a quick sweet treat, this is definitely one of my go to! These delicious little mouthfuls combine soft and chewy mochi and chocolately Nutella all in one. These Asian inspired rice cakes only use six ingredients and make a great sweet treat for morning tea, afternoon tea, or even as a lunch box treat.
Make this recipe for Nutella mochi
Breakfast Recipes With Rice
Maybe you’re after something a little different for breakfast.
Why not browse below for some of our favorite rice recipes for breakfast.
You may be surprised with what you find.
Mochi Pancakes
These light and fluffy mochi pancakes are so addicting you will be wanting them for breakfast every day!These pancakes are made with glutinous rice flour (mochiko flour). This is what makes them so lip-smacking good.This type of flour gives these easy pancakes a bit of chewiness.Mochi pancakes are just as easy to make as ordinary pancakes, and can be topped with your favorite toppings, like maple syrup, or even fresh fruits and berries.
Make these soft and fluffy mochi pancakes
Brown Rice Flakes Porridge
You’ve heard of corn flakes, but have you ever heard of rice flakes?Simply put, rice flakes are flattened grains of rice.With rice flakes, you can make so many delicious dishes, like this brown rice flakes porridge.It’s perfect for a warming winter breakfast or any time of the year.Brown rice flakes porridge is soft, creamy, and absolutely warming. It is just as easy to make as oatmeal.
Make this brown rice flakes porridge
Vietnamese Egg Omelette
One of my go to breakfast recipes when I’m short on time in the morning is this quick and easy Vietnamese egg omelette.This omelette recipe is simple, affordable, and ready in no time.
Make this quick and easy Vietnamese egg omelette
Mochi Waffle Recipe
Waffles don’t have to be hard to make. Take this easy mochi waffle recipe for example. Make crispy and slightly chewy waffles in under 30 minutes. All you need is a waffle iron.These mochi waffles are like eating pancakes and waffles at the same time. They are soft on the inside like pancakes but crisp on the outside like waffles.Also, if you are looking for a gluten free waffle recipethen this is for you.
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Overnight Rice Flakes
Tired of having overnight oats all the time? Why not try overnight rice flakes. They are refreshing, delicious, and healthy.Overnight rice flakes are great for meal prepping, and if you are short on time. The way you make overnight rice flakes is just the same as you make overnight oats. It takes less then 5 minutes to prepare and can be flavored with anything you like!
Get the recipe for overnight rice flakes
Flaked Rice Pudding
Flaked rice pudding is a creamy, comforting, and heart-warming dish.It is perfect for a cozy dessert or as a winter warmer.You could even eat it cold for a refreshing summer treat.Customise this pudding the way you like. You could top your pudding with your favorite fruits, add a pinch of cinnamon, a scoop of ice cream, or even drizzle some honey on top.
Make this flaked rice pudding
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