Rice is a pantry staple in most Asian households and it’s for good reason too. Whether it’s basmati, white or brown rice, this grain is incredibly versatile and can work as the perfect base to complement your dishes zi char-style, or as the star of the meal.
Get inspired with our 20 best rice recipes for quick weeknight dinners:
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Spice up your weeknight dinners with this moreish dish packed with lots of veggies and healthy brown rice to fill you up. It’s also suitable for diabetics.
Coat tuna slabs in sesame, ground almonds and black pepper before searing them in a pan. Top them on brown rice and pair them with an onsen egg for a maximum burst of flavours. Perfect for a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner! Watch the video guide below.
This hearty, flavourful Peranakan-inspired dish is perfect for both fuss-free weeknight dinners and your next potluck party.
For a healthier version of your classic fried rice, try this recipe using brown rice and barley mix for a fibre boost.
Put together this authentic-tasting Korean rice bowl at home for a nutritious meal – delectable steaks provide good protein while nutritious greens provide fibre and nutrients.
If you like your rendang a little less heavy, this dish would be perfect. Served on top of fragrant steamed rice and topped with coriander, mint and cucumber, it’s a refreshing pleasure for your palate.
Follow this fast and simple recipe and feast on succulent prawns and crunchy cashews in a sea of coconut and spice based curry.
This versatile dish can be satisfying as a quick meal or part of a celebration feast, and the satay sauce flavour will surprise and delight.
Savour this baked leek and prosciutto risotto made with a rich vegetable stock, a hint of white wine and the perfect crunch from sprinkled breadcrumbs.
This healthy twist to the favourite Asian staple is not only tasty and filling, but helps you meet your daily fibre requirement.
Nasi Ulam is a delicious and flavourful rice dish typically eaten in Malay or Indonesian households. The rice is heavily seasoned with herbs and spices for a fairly easy to cook dish.
Every spoonful of satay beef tataki with crispy rice salad is a burst of flavour with an added crunch.
What’s better than a sumptuous plate of prawn fried rice to feed hungry tummies?
A traditional family favourite, nasi goreng is a stunning Indonesian fried rice dish brimming with fresh vegetables and a fried egg on top!
A typical Malay dish, nasi kerabu is exotic blue rice with fried fish and vegetables, accompanied by sambal coconut.
This fried rice with lup cheong and shiitake mushrooms recipes is quick, easy and hearty enough for either lunch or dinner!
The crunch and crispiness of the chicken in this recipe helps give a fresh take on your traditional chicken or mutton biryani.
Inspired by the classic Moroccon beef tagine stew, this beef with chickpea and almond rice is just as flavourful and takes much less time (and effort) to cook.
When you have a bit more time to spare, try your hand at this juicy and piquant plate of lamb rogan josh with cumin rice for a hearty, aromatic meal.
This easy, tasty salad uses only three ingredients!
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