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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Kimchi Fried Chicken Rice Cake(泡菜辣炒雞肉年糕)

Kimchi Fried Chicken Rice Cake is a bold, savoury dish that pairs juicy chicken with satisfyingly chewy rice cakes, lifted by tangy kimchi and a punchy gochujang-based sauce. Garlic, mushroom, green chilli, and spring onion bring fragrance and bite, while cucumber adds a crisp, refreshing contrast to the rich, spicy-sweet glaze.

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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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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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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.

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Japanese-style kimchi fried rice

Golden rice grains are coated in a tangy and spicy sauce, garnished perfectly with seaweed flakes and chopped green onions. The first bite is a burst of tangy, spicy, and savory flavors on the tongue, the salty aroma of bacon blending perfectly with the tenderness of the egg. Each grain of leftover rice is distinct and separate, making every bite satisfying and delicious. This tastes exactly like the bowl I always order at Japanese restaurants. The portions there are pitifully small, disappearing in just a few bites. This bowl of leftover rice easily replicates the flavor, filling and substantial, offering excellent value for money.

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Nanchang Mixed Rice Noodles

The moment this bowl of Nanchang mixed rice noodles is served, the aroma fills your nostrils. Each strand of rice noodle is coated in a glistening sauce, springy and chewy, with the rich flavor of the blended sesame oil and the spiciness of the chili oil. The crispness of the dried radish, the caramelized aroma of the peanuts, and the freshness of the cilantro unfold in layers in your mouth, becoming more fragrant with each chew. Its status as a national delicacy stems from the meticulous care put into this bowl of noodles: the blended oil is the essence of vegetables and spices simmered for 15 minutes; the blended soy sauce is a savory-sweet flavor achieved by simmering rock sugar and spices; and it's paired with readily available chili oil—every seasoning is carefully blended. This seemingly simple bowl of mixed noodles embodies an ultimate pursuit of the essence of everyday life; one bite and you'll understand why it's so popular across the country.