Rice

Use this hands-off mushroom congee as a completely customizable canvas for all your cozy winter dreams. 

A hearty, wholesome twist on the classic, with brown rice, canned beans, and mushrooms.

Inspired by satay, sans the skewers, this saucy tofu is a dream atop rice.

All markers of good paella—saffron, sausage, shrimp, crispy rice on the bottom—with the time-saving advantages of fried rice.

These Japanese rice balls filled with salty-sweet salmon are customizable, fun, and great for snacking.

This weeknight meal hits all the high notes of the beloved sushi roll.

Comfort food at its finest, this layered casserole features fried rice, flavorful pork chops, and a punched-up tomato sauce under a blanket of melty cheese.

Vibrant, earthy, and nutty achiote (also known as annatto) joins garlic, onion, oregano, and chili powder to create your favorite new rice spice blend.

Store-bought fried onions are the secret savory bonus in this easy recipe. Toasting the spices in butter makes for a fragrant, flavorful dish.

Inspired by Middle Eastern mujadara, this rice and lentil pilaf gets a seasonal spin thanks to a tumble of spring-y green vegetables and flavorful tadka.

With tender, shreddy meat and a dark crust made from toasted rice, fried onions, and garlic, this slow-cooked pork shoulder is food fit for a crowd.

Quickly seared salmon takes a bath in silky, aromatic coconut curry in this inspired take on East African machi paka. 

Coconut sticky rice with mango is a classic Thai dessert. This easy method eliminates the need for any special equipment.

In this fiery Indian classic, chunks of pork shoulder and succulent pork belly are cooked until tender in a tangy, spicy chile-vinegar sauce. 

This creamy, comforting khichdi is ready for any lentil in your pantry. Frozen spinach and fresh herbs keep it bright and perky.

These soy-garlic-braised black lentils are a sweet, salty delight and excellent served warm or cold along with rice.

This deeply comforting Korean chicken-and-rice porridge makes a quick and cozy meal any time of day. 

With its smoky sausage, herbs, and spicy Cajun seasoning, hearty red beans and rice will transport you to your favorite comfort zone.

A take-out favorite meets sheet-pan dinner in this vegetarian take on orange chicken, featuring extra-firm tofu and a fresh, zingy sauce.

Inspired by irresistible pollo a la brasa (Peruvian rotisserie chicken), this dish uses spiced mushrooms as a vegetarian swap—an ideal topping for herby rice.