Rice Dishes From Around The World

Make rasam: Soak tur dal, pressure cook with turmeric, mash. Boil tamarind extract with spices, add mashed dal and water. Season with ghee, mustard seeds, cumin, and curry leaves. Serve hot with steaming rice for a comforting meal. 

India

Make Albaloo Polo has a layer of rice, meatballs, and sour cherry syrup in a pot with crispy Tah Dig potatoes. Steam until flavourful and tender. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs. A delicious and aromatic Persian dish perfect for special occasions.   

Iran

Make black glutinous rice porridge: Soak rice overnight, boil with pandan and salt, simmer until thick and creamy. Add sugar, stir. Serve warm with coconut milk and enjoy as a comforting dessert or snack. It  is a perfect for a sweet treat. 

Indonesia

Make Hainanese chicken rice: Poach chicken with ginger and pandan, cook rice in chicken stock with rendered fat. Serve chicken sliced over fragrant rice, with chili-ginger dipping sauce, and chicken broth on the side. 

Thailand 

Diri Djondjon recipe includes making flavourful rice. Soak mushrooms overnight, boil, and use liquid to cook rice with garlic, thyme, peas, and spices. Simmer until rice is tender and flavourful, perfect with meat or seafood.

Haiti 

For making nasi goreng, sauté day-old rice with soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger, garlic, and shallots. Add Nasi Goreng paste for extra flavour and spice. Nasi goreng includes signature fried rice dish, made with sweet soy sauce, shrimp paste, and aromatics. 

 Indonesia

Make delicious chicken rice includes cooking rice and chicken in a rice cooker with soy sauce and green onions. Shred chicken, mix with fluffy rice, and serve hot. Garnish with fresh green onions and enjoy. 

China