Rice Dishes Recipes
Rice dishes for fried rice, rice bowls, Filipino silog meals, biryani, jollof, curry rice, and meal prep, with tips for choosing the right rice and keeping leftovers safe.
Better-Than-Takeout Singapore Noodles with Chicken
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Irresistibly Sticky Soy Glazed Chicken with Shishito Peppers
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Sticky Honey Chipotle Chicken Meal-Prep Bowls
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Sunshine Mediterranean Cauli ‘Snowflake’ Salad
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10-Minute Korean Bibimbap Bowl with Gochujang Sauce
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Tinapa Fried Rice with Egg and Oyster Sauce
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Tinapa Fried Rice (Smoked Fish Garlic Fried Rice)
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Trio Kutsinta (Classic, Pandan, and Ube Cheese)
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Sticky Biko with Latik and Coconut Jam
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Vietnamese Pork Meatballs in Tomato Sauce (Xiu Mai)
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Intro
This rice dishes collection covers the recipes people usually mean when they want dinner built around rice: fried rice, Filipino silog plates, saucy rice bowls, curry rice, biryani, jollof, bibimbap, and sweet rice desserts. The best starting point depends on whether your rice is fresh, leftover, or being cooked specifically for a saucy main.
Use leftover rice for fried rice recipes like Cantonese Fried Rice, Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice, and Bulgogi Fried Rice. Use freshly steamed rice for bowls such as Beef Gyudon, Hainanese Chicken Rice, or Butter Chicken. For party-style rice, go to Nigerian Jollof Rice, Chicken Biryani, or Java Rice.
Quick Picks
- Best for leftover rice: Cantonese Fried Rice
- Filipino breakfast plate: Beef Tapa Tapsilog
- Korean-style bowl: Ultimate Bulgogi Bibimbap Rice Bowl
- Meal-prep chicken bowl: Honey Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls
- Party rice: Nigerian Jollof Rice
- Comfort bowl: Beef Pares
Choose by Rice Type
| Rice situation | Best recipes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cold leftover rice | Cantonese Fried Rice, Egg Fried Rice, Tinapa Fried Rice | Cold grains stay separate and fry instead of steaming. |
| Fresh jasmine rice | Beef Gyudon, Butter Chicken, One-Pan Chicken and Jasmine Rice | Best under saucy toppings or cooked directly with aromatics. |
| Sticky or glutinous rice | Easy Machang Rice, Biko with Yema Spread, Inutak | Better for kakanin, snacks, and chewy rice cakes. |
| Long-grain party rice | Nigerian Jollof Rice, Chicken Biryani, Java Rice | Rinse well and control liquid so the grains stay fluffy. |
Best Rice Dishes by Occasion
For quick weeknights, use recipes where the protein cooks while the rice reheats: Easy Ground Beef Bulgogi, Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice, and Healthy Honey Sesame Chicken Egg Fried Rice. For Filipino comfort, start with Beef Tapa Tapsilog, Classic Filipino Tapsilog, Morisqueta Tostada, or Tinapa Fried Rice.
For dinner parties, Chicken Biryani, Nigerian Jollof Rice, and Hainanese Chicken Rice feel more complete because the rice carries seasoning, aroma, and sauce. If you want a richer curry direction, Butter Chicken, Japanese Beef Curry Rice, and Creamy Butter Chicken are stronger choices.
Make-Ahead and Storage
| Dish | Fridge | Freezer | Reheat tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fried rice | 1 day best | Not ideal | Reheat fast in a hot pan until steaming. |
| Rice bowls | 2-3 days if rice and toppings are packed separately | Protein usually freezes better than rice | Add a splash of water before reheating rice. |
| Curry rice | Curry 3-4 days, rice 1 day best | Curry freezes well | Freeze sauce separately and cook fresh rice when possible. |
| Sticky rice desserts | 2-3 days | Varies by topping | Steam gently or microwave covered to soften. |
Common Mistakes and Fixes
- Mushy fried rice: the rice was too wet. Chill it uncovered on a tray before frying.
- Dry rice bowls: pack sauce separately or add a little stock/water when reheating.
- Bland rice: season the cooking liquid, not only the toppings.
- Clumpy biryani or jollof: rinse rice well and avoid stirring once the grains start steaming.
- Unsafe leftovers: cool rice quickly and reheat only once until piping hot.
Related Guides
For beef-focused bowls and braises, browse Beef Recipes. For saucy meals that go well over rice, use Soups and Stews. For faster everyday dinners, the Quick and Easy category is the better shortcut.