List of rice dishes

List of Rice Dishes

Rice is a staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in Asia and the West Indies. It is the agricultural commodity with the third-highest worldwide production. Rice dishes are popular and numerous. This article provides a list of notable rice dishes.

Types of Rice Dishes

Pilaf

Pilaf is a dish in which rice is cooked in a seasoned broth. In some cases, the rice may also attain its brown or golden color by first being sautéed lightly in oil before the addition of broth.

Biryani

Biryani is a mixed rice dish with its origins among the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent. It is made with Indian spices, rice, and meat (chicken, beef, goat, pork, fish, or prawn), and sometimes, in addition, eggs and/or vegetables.

Fried Rice

Fried rice is a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or a frying pan and is usually mixed with other ingredients such as eggs, vegetables, seafood, or meat.

Risotto

Risotto is a northern Italian rice dish cooked with broth until it reaches a creamy consistency. The broth can be derived from meat, fish, or vegetables.

Paella

Paella is a Spanish rice dish originally from Valencia. Paella is one of the best-known dishes in Spanish cuisine.

Jambalaya

Jambalaya is a popular dish of West African, French, and Spanish influence, consisting mainly of meat and vegetables mixed with rice.

Sushi

Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish of prepared vinegared rice, usually with some sugar and salt, accompanying a variety of ingredients, such as seafood, vegetables, and occasionally tropical fruits.

See Also

• List of rice varieties
• List of foods
• Rice production in the United States
• Rice pudding