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Rice pudding -

This classic dessert makes for a sweet take on rice. Try serving it with cinnamon and some powdered chocolate.

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Teriyaki -

This Japanese sauce can be served with chicken, salmon, or beef. It is definitely best served with rice.

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Kebab -

This grilled Turkish meat dish is very popular. It goes very well with rice and salad, and can be served with garlic and chili sauce.

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Sushi -

Making your own sushi is not as difficult as you might think! You can even buy a machine to help you roll the rice and seaweed.

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Burger -

Not all burgers need to be made from meat! As with beans, rice is a great meat substitute to make a veggie burger.

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Jambalaya -

This rice dish contains sausage, shrimp, and plenty of vegetables. It is also sometimes made with various spices.

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Meat, fries, salad -

Serving meat with fries and rice, and sometimes also beans, is very popular in Brazil, as well as several other countries.

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Chicken fried rice -

This is a simple and delicious way to serve rice. Add a variety of vegetables to make it more of a healthy option!

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Rice and peas -

This Caribbean dish is made with rice and beans, despite the name. Serve with lime, and season well with black pepper.

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Thai green curry -

This aromatic and highly popular dish is extremely delicious. Rice goes perfectly with it, as it absorbs all of the flavor.

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Nasi goreng -

This Indonesian rice dish is made with chicken, shrimp, egg, and vegetables. It's best served with soy sauce.

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Pulled pork -

This method of slow cooking pork has become highly popular in recent years, and it is excellent when served with rice.

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Sweet and sour -

This classic recipe can be made with a variety of different meats or seafood. It is typically served with rice.

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Fish biryani -

This excellent and popular Indian rice dish contains fish, egg, and a variety of vegetables.

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Paella -

This immensely popular Spanish dish contains a huge quantity of vegetables, seafood, and meat. The rice is very often cooked with saffron.

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Mushroom risotto -

This classic dish is made with arborio rice. The key to a perfect risotto is cooking the rice for exactly the right amount of time.

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Stuffed peppers -

There are many vegetables that can be stuffed, but peppers are the perfect shape. Fill with rice, and some ground meat if you like.

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Chicken masala -

This classic Indian curry dish is perfect with rice. It is also very versatile. You can add as many or few spices as you like.

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Stuffed cabbage rolls -

These highly flavorful appetizers are stuffed with ground meat and rice, and served in a tomato sauce.

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Kedgeree -

This classic dish consists of rice, fish, eggs, and peas. It is typically served as a breakfast dish, but can work any time of the day.

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Goulash -

The Hungarian stew of beef, tomatoes, vegetables, and herbs is best served with rice.

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Arancini -

These deep-fried Sicilian balls usually consist of rice and mozzarella, and sometimes meat, and are coated in breadcrumbs.

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Coconut curry -

Rice is perfect for absorbing the strong flavor of coconut curry sauce. This dish usually works best with chicken or fish.

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Pastries -

Rice makes a great filling for pies and pastries. Add vegetables, ground meat, rice, and serve with some tomato relish.

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Loco moco -

This Hawaiian comfort food dish consists of burgers, egg, and rice, all served in a gravy sauce.

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Falafel -

This healthy Middle Eastern snack can be made into a full dinner by serving it with some tabbouleh and rice.

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Barbecue pork -

This barbecue meat dish is typically served with sweet and sour sauce, and rice.

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Egg fried rice -

A very simple and universally popular rice dish. An easy version can be made with eggs, peas, and carrots.

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Chili con carne -

This classic dish is made with ground beef, beans, corn, spices, and tomatoes. It is served with rice.

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Zucchini risotto -

The classic arborio rice risotto dish doesn't always have to be served with mushrooms or seafood.

Click Decadent desserts that are healthier than you think for some amazing recipes!

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