10 Must-Try Rice Dishes Around the World

Zee Media Bureau
Nov 17, 2023

Paella, Spain

Paella, a modern take on an ancient dish, blends white rice, green beans, meat, snails, and seasonings like rosemary.

Biryani

A flavorful rice dish made with meat, vegetables, and aromatic spices, popular in South Asian countries.

Fried Rice, China

A quick stir-fry using leftover rice, eggs, vegetables, and occasionally meat or shrimp.

Jambalaya, Louisiana

A zesty rice dish featuring meats, vegetables, and flavorful seasonings, rooted in the culinary traditions of Louisiana Creole cuisine.

Sushi, Japan

A traditional Japanese dish made with vinegared rice and various fillings such as seafood, vegetables, and egg.

Risotto, Italy

A velvety and flavorful rice dish created from short-grain rice, broth, and grated cheese, with roots in northern Italian cuisine.

Hainanese Chicken Rice

A fragrant rice dish popular in Singapore and Malaysia, made with poached chicken, chicken broth, and various seasonings.

Bibimbap, Korea

A Korean rice dish made with rice, vegetables, meat, and sometimes egg, topped with a spicy chili sauce.

Kabsa

A traditional Saudi Arabian dish made with rice, spices, and either chicken or lamb.

Pilaf/Pulao

A rice dish popular in Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisine, cooked with broth, spices, and occasionally meat or vegetables.

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