Rice Recipes from around the World

Rice is one of the staples I cook with the most. From Asian to Mediterranean, Indian to Italian, there’s a rice dish I love to cook and eat. Here’s the place to discover all my favourites so far.

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My favourite Asian Fried Rice

Fried rice is one of my favourite ways to enjoy the humble grain. There are thousands of fried rice dishes to sample, here are the recipes that have made it to my Cook Eat World so far. More to come!

Rice staple sides

Other than plain steamed or boiled rice (nothing wrong with that incidentally), I like to pair dishes with some flavour staples that elevate rice just that little bit.

A bowl of Laotian Nam Khao crispy rice salad

#1 rice Recipe

Laotian nam Khao Crispy rice salad

This crispy rice salad is one of the tastiest recipes here at Cook Eat World. Fresh, fragrant and incredibly addictive, it’s full of Southeast Asian energy. It’s also one of my most popular recipes with readers and visitors. It’s easy to see why when you take your first bite. It’s a must-try!

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Italian rice favourites

Italy gives us some delightful ways to enjoy rice. Who doesn’t love risotto!? And then there’s leftover risotto (if such a thing exists) for beautiful rice balls. So many flavours, s much choice!

Asian Rice Bowls

Quick, easy and packed full of flavour. Rice bowls make up a vast array of regulars in my house. What about you?

My favourite pilafs

From simple sides to one-pot meals, my pilaf recipes are guaranteed to create winning flavour and textures.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are your favourite rice recipes?
Rice is one of the ingredients I cook with most, and this collection brings together my favourite dishes from around the world — from fried rice and pilafs to rice bowls, risottos and crispy rice salads.

What are some easy fried rice recipes?
Fried rice is one of my favourite ways to enjoy rice. I’ve cooked my way through plenty of variations, with Vietnamese Crab Fried Rice, Kimchi Fried Rice and Malaysian Nasi Goreng Kampung among my favourites here at Cook Eat World.

What are some good rice side dishes?
When plain rice needs a little something extra, I turn to dishes like Turkish Rice Pilav with Orzo, Indian Jeera Rice and Mexican Cilantro Rice. They’re simple, flavourful sides that I regularly cook alongside other dishes.

What are some Italian rice recipes?
Italy has some wonderful ways with rice beyond risotto. My collection includes Nduja, Fennel and Mushroom Risottos, as well as Supplì and Arancini — two great ways to turn leftover risotto into something special.

What can I make with cooked rice?
Cooked rice is incredibly useful for leftovers. One of my favourites is Laotian Nam Khao, which transforms cooked rice into a crispy, fragrant salad. Fried rice, rice bowls and arancini are also great ways to give leftover rice a second life.