rice Recipe Ideas – Family Meals Made Simple

Find easy and affordable recipes featuring rice. Great for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

Recipes with rice

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Garlic and black bean pork with rice

If you like black bean and garlic, this rice will not disappoint you. The flavorful garlic and fermented black beans, paired with the perfectly fat and lean pork, will make you finish three bowls of this dish before you know it.

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Garlic-Flavored Pork Rice

This "Garlic Pork Rice" is a simple and delicious home-cooked dish that can be done in one pot, saving time and delicious! The pork is tender and garlicky, and cooked together with the rice, every bite is full of rich flavor. Whether it’s a busy workday or a weekend when you want something comfortable to eat, this dish is a good choice and can easily satisfy the whole family!

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Unique and delicious Yellow Pumpkin Sticky Rice

A captivating dish of soft sticky rice wrapped tightly in sweet pumpkin. Each bite combines the natural flavor of warm honey pumpkin with the sticky, chewy texture of sticky rice, sweetened by a drizzle of brown sugar and the fragrance of red dates. The appearance of a whole pumpkin as a vessel makes this dish not only tempting to the palate, but also to the sight—perfect as a special treat for moments of warmth and admiration.

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Sesame Oil Chicken Rice

Fragrant but not greasy, aromatic but not spicy - this sesame oil chicken rice is full of sesame oil aroma. The ginger slices warm the stomach and are good for health, while the rice grains are chewy and soft, making it a truly warm and nourishing dish.

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Pork and preserved egg congee

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Radish rice

Nasi Lobak is a savory rice dish that combines white rice with sautéed radish with spiced chicken and dried shrimp. The aroma comes from a blend of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, while oyster sauce and white pepper provide a distinctive umami flavor. The cooking process involves sautéing the ingredients until fragrant before cooking them with the rice in a rice cooker, resulting in a soft and flavorful rice texture.

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Fresh glutinous rice and pork shumai (glutinous rice and pork shumai)

This glutinous rice steamed bun is so delicious! The glutinous rice is rich with the aroma of meat, mushrooms, and the sweetness of vegetables like carrots and corn. The rice is soft yet chewy, the minced meat is oily, and the umami flavor of mushrooms and dried shrimp is just right. The chopped green onions on top make it even more fragrant. In the morning, pair it with two mini green vegetable buns—one with the aroma of vegetables and the other with the aroma of meat—a perfect balance of meat and vegetables. A nutritious and filling breakfast is ready! The kids will enjoy it, and we'll save ourselves some trouble!

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Sichuan and Chongqing people love pumpkin, mushroom, and rice crust (Kong Fan)

In Sichuan and Chongqing, this braised rice dish is known as "Kong Fan." Braised pumpkin, dried mushrooms, and rice create a golden rice dish that blends the sweetness of pumpkin with the savory flavors of mushrooms and minced meat. The crispy texture of rice crust and the chewy, soft texture of pumpkin create a truly delicious dish. Even without the added ingredients, you'll still be left wanting more!

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Bonito flakes, peanut and pork ribs congee

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Egg Fried Rice with Salmon, Pepperoni, and Anchovy Fillet

This fusion-style egg fried rice combines the richness of salmon, the spicy kick of pepperoni, and the deep umami of anchovies for a bold and savory experience. The eggs create a silky, flavorful base, while sautéed ingredients add layers of texture and taste. A touch of ginger brings warmth and freshness, rounding out this modern twist on a classic comfort dish.