20 of Our Favorite Rice Recipes from Around the World

This perfect pantry staple is an important ingredient across the globe.

Red Wine Risotto with Beans (Paniscia)

Northern Italians put an unexpected spin on risotto for a satisfying one-pot mea…

Corn Risotto

Our formula for the sweetest, freshest corn flavor also turns out the most luxur…

Korean Rice Bowl (Dolsot Bibimbap)

Nurungji is the nutty, crunchy rice crust that distinguishes dolsot bibimbap fro…

Hung Kao Mun Gati (Thai Coconut Rice)

Every region that grows coconuts and rice marries them to make the grains rich a…

Arroz Con Titoté (Colombian Coconut Rice)

Every region that grows coconuts and rice marries them to make the grains rich a…

Persian-Style Rice with Golden Crust (Chelow)

This classic Iranian dish takes rice to a whole other level, with perfectly plum…

Rice Pilaf with Beef and Carrots (Plov)

Pilaf makes a great side dish, but Uzbekistan's revered beef-and-carrot-studded …

Rice and Lentils with Crispy Onions (Mujaddara)

Our method for frying onions delivers crispy, ultrasavory results that make this…

Cuban-Style Black Beans and Rice

Cooking beans and rice in a single vessel sounds like a straightforward one-pot …

Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge)

Soothing, simple to make, and endlessly versatile, China's iconic savory rice po…

Vietnamese Red Rice (Com Do)

This umami-rich rice dish with tomato paste, soy sauce, and butter pairs perfect…

Latino-Style Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

Quick versions of arroz con pollo usually sacrifice flavor for speed. Our versio…

Indonesian-Style Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng)

We set out to make a version of Indonesian-style nasi goreng, an iconic Southeas…

Mexican Rice

'Arroz a la Mexicana' promises bright flavor and a pilaf-style texture, but it r…

Paella

Paella can be a big hit at restaurants but an unwieldy production at home. Could…

Greek Chicken and Rice Soup with Egg and Lemon (Avg...

Egg and lemon give avgolemono a velvety consistency and a bright taste. We perfe…

Chicken Biryani

Chicken biryani is a complicated (and often greasy) "gourmet" Indian dish. Chick…

Shrimp Risotto

A quick shrimp stock and a modicum of stirring produce first-rate risotto.

Indian-Style Basmati Rice

Steeping warm spices in the cooking liquid infuses the grains in this pilaf with…

Gas-Grilled Strip or Rib Steaks

We developed a sure-fire technique for grilling the most popular premium steaks.

Risi e Bisi

Brothier than risotto but thicker than soup, this Venetian classic requires a no…