Rice dish

A zesty lemon risotto from Australian Women's Weekly.

Brown rice adds bit and basil adds flavour to this delicious prawn risotto.

You need to cook about 1⅓ cups white long-grain rice the day before making this recipe. Spread it evenly onto a tray and refrigerate overnight. Note

A vegetarian version of the classic Malaysian dish nasi goreng.

lime and mustard dressing We used the sun-dried tomatoes that have not been preserved in oil; they are generally sold in plastic bags or loose by weight. Note

Heady with Moroccan seasoning, this lamb with chickpea and almond rice makes a great lunch or light dinner.

Baked risotto with chorizo and cherry tomatoes

Healthy trail mix of puffed rice, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, dates with a pinch of cinnamon.

You’ll need to cook about ⅔-cup (130g) white medium-grain rice for this recipe. We used calrose rice, but any white medium-grain rice can be used instead. Note

Loaded with roasted kumara and pan-fried mushrooms, this healthy pilaf is great for a mid-week dinner and also makes for a tasty packed lunch.

Microwave Curried Rice mixture suitable. Note

Healthy, fragrant and authentic Japanese teriyaki chicken rice salad.

Pilaf can be prepared several hours ahead. Transfer pilaf to an ovenproof dish, cover with foil and refrigerate. Warm in oven as required. Note

Japanese-style chicken and egg on rice is a savoury and satisfying dinner.

Fennel adds a fresh astringency to a savoury prawn risotto.

For variations on the filling, use a combination of smoked salmon (or crab meat or prawns) with cucumber, avocado and pickled vegetables. Sushi seasoning is a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar and salt; it is available in bottles from Asian food stores and the Asian food section of supermarkets.

Serve up this winter warming mixed mushroom risotto for dinner tonight. It's full of flavour and perfect if you're after a vegetarian meal that will be more than substantial.

Creamy rosemary risotto with roasted pumpkin, spinach and grated parmesan.

This colourful vegetarian paella strays slightly from the traditional form, but is well worth the adaptation.

This spectacular dish is surprisingly simple, it's a great dish to serve up for a night of relaxed entertaining.

To roast cashews, place nuts in a dry small frying pan; stir over low heat until fragrant and just changed in colour. Remove nuts from pan immediately to avoid them burning. Note

These delicious risotto-filled zucchini flowers are a real treat for guests, though you could simply use lemon and chilli ricotta if you want a simpler recipe.

This beautiful risotto is effortless yet brimming with flavour.

Mixture is not suitable to freeze. Note

Nasi goreng seasoning mix is available from Asian grocery stores and the Asian section of large supermarkets. Note

A healthy and filling tomato and kumara rice salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

You need to cook about 1⅓ cups white long-grain rice the day before making this recipe. Spread it evenly onto a tray and refrigerate overnight. Note

This delicious sushi salad not only looks beautiful, it also allows you to enjoy the freshness and taste of sushi without the bother involved in assembling this traditional Japanese delicacy.

A fragrant and delicious warm rice and chickpea salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Super simple and seriously zesty, this lemon and lime rice salad makes an excellent side dish for lunch or dinner.

Recipe not suitable to freeze. Note

For rice vinegared water, add 1 tablespoon rice vinegar to medium bowl of water. Note

This spicy risotto is cooked in a rice cooker for minimum effort and maximum flavour.

A Creole version of paella, jambalya is believed to have got its name when a cook named Jean in New Orleans tossed together ("balayez" in the Louisiana dialect) various leftovers that resulted in such a delicious dish that it was celebrated with a recipe called "Jean balayez".

Mango chutney will burn if the grill or barbecue is too hot. Note

These flavours are very unique and not for the faint hearted, however for something new and adventurous this recipe might just fit the bill. It is well worth trying.

Red quinoa (pronounced keen-wa), is the seed of a leafy plant similar to spinach. Quinoa is gluten-free and has a delicate, slightly nutty taste and chewy texture; it is available from health food stores and in the health food aisle at larger supermarkets. You could also use white quinoa. Rinse it well before boiling. To […]

makes 48 per mini maki 0.2g fat; 94kJ (22 cal) CHICKEN TERIYAKI VARIATION You can make another easy mini maki by replacing the tuna and cucumber with 2 chicken tenderloins (150g) that have been marinated for 1 hour in 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, then cooked through and sliced thinly. Follow the method above to step […]

Biryani are some of the most elaborate of Indian rice dishes synonymous with the Moghul emperors. Lamb, rice and spices are layered in this fragrant one-pot dish. Start the recipe a day ahead.

Save any leftover garlic oil to drizzle over scrambled eggs or to use in a salad dressing. Any remaining kaffir lime leaves can be frozen for another use. The soup will thicken on standing because of the rice. To prepare this soup ahead, follow the recipe up to the end of step 3, continue with […]

You need to cook about ½ cup (100g) white medium-grain rice for this recipe. Note

The subtle flavour of this rich, savoury rice from the south of Thailand makes a good accompaniment to more highly spiced dishes. Serundeng is usually sprinkled over a hot dish just as it's served, much like a gremolata, to awaken the tastebuds.

Colourful and delicious fried rice topped with thinly sliced omelette.

Don't let the cook time dishearten you, this dish is very simple to prepare, and the flavours are well worth the wait!

You will need to cook about 1/3 cup (50g) brown rice for this recipe. Note

This chicken pilaf is a hearty and aromatic winter warming meal. The taste and smell of the dish will have everyone rushing to the dinner table and asking for seconds.

Slow-cooker meals are a blessing during the working week, especially in the colder months. Let this lamb, spinach and chickpea pilaf greet you at the end of a busy day.

Dill and salmon are a delicious pair in this easy, creamy risotto.

A North Italian vegetable and rice dish cooked in broth to a creamy consistency.

Full of vegetables and flavours, this pilaf is the perfect mid-week treat.

This tasty Asian inspired stir-fry makes a great mid-week family dinner. The beef mince is spiced to perfection, and complimented beautifully by fresh veggies and herbs, which all sit atop a bed of filling brown rice.

You can use vegetable stock instead of the chicken consommé. Stir a little chopped preserved lemon rind and fresh tarragon into the rice, if you like. Note

Tabbouleh is a traditional Lebanese salad made with a great deal of chopped flat-leaf parsley and varying amounts of burghul, green onion, mint, olive oil and lemon juice.

For a nourishing and earthy dinner try this tasty winter mushroom and rocket risotto.

Microwave fried rice is a commercially prepared mixture of egg, ham, vegetables and rice. It is available from supermarkets. You can make your own fried rice if you prefer. Serve with chilli sauce and lime wedges. Note

Recipe not suitable to freeze. Kecap manis is a sweet, thick soy sauce and is available from Asian grocery stores or in the Asian section of large supermarkets. Note

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Wiping the knife with a damp cloth will make cutting the sushi roll easier. You need a sushi or bamboo mat, available from Asian food stores and most supermarkets for this recipe. Nori is a type of dried seaweed used in Japanese cooking as a flavouring, garnish or for sushi. It is sold in thin […]

A spectacular Autumn dish for parties or celebrations, or make it in the Spring for a grown-up Halloween celebration.

Check the health aisle at the supermarket and your local health food store for rolled rice to make this delicious gluten-free, wheat-free, yeast-free, dairy-free and egg-free porridge.

Arborio rice is traditionally used in Italian risotto to produce its characteristic creamy texture. It is available in the rice section of supermarkets.

This classic dish is comforting, dependable and delicious. No wonder it is so popular in so many cultures around the world.

Nasi Goreng literally means fried rice, and what you see is what you get. With an egg on top.

A traditional North African dish, this vegetable tagine is spiced with cumin, coriander, caraway seeds and more, and is divine served with a fragrant lemon couscous.

This quick and tasty vegetarian couscous dish is packed full of flavour and the goodness of roasted pumpkin and Middle Eastern spices.

The perfect starter dish, vegetable rice paper rolls with a sweet and punchy chilli dipping sauce. They also make a great platter of party food, just make sure to have napkins on hand.

A classic of the northern Italian city of Venice, risi e bisi has the rather boring name of rice and peas, when translated into English. Happily it tastes just as good.