Chinese
Egg Fried Rice
The fastest way to turn leftover rice into something brilliant — fluffy grains, soft egg and…
Rice Dishes Recipes
A handpicked collection of rice dishes from Tara’s Kitchen — every recipe original, tested and written for everyday cooks.
Chinese
Indonesian
Indonesian Nasi Goreng
Smoky, savoury fried rice with a touch of sweet soy and a fried egg on top…
Nigerian
Nigerian Jollof Rice
Smoky, spiced one-pot rice in a deep red pepper and tomato base — the centrepiece of…
Pakistani
Chicken Biryani
Fragrant layered rice with marinated chicken, golden onions and a whisper of saffron — the dish…
Persian
Persian Rice with Tahdig
Fluffy saffron-tinted basmati with a deep golden crust on the bottom — the part everyone fights…
Caribbean
Jamaican Rice and Peas
Fluffy rice cooked in coconut milk with kidney beans, thyme and a scotch bonnet kept whole…
Korean
Korean Bibimbap
A colourful bowl of rice topped with sautéed vegetables, beef and a fried egg — finished…
Korean
Kimchi Fried Rice
Tangy kimchi stir-fried with cold rice, finished with a fried egg — a punchy ten-minute dinner…
Spanish
Spanish Chicken Paella
Saffron rice with golden chicken and crisp peppers, cooked in a wide pan with that prized…
Pakistani
Pakistani Beef Pulao
Fragrant one-pot rice cooked in a spiced beef broth with whole spices — comforting, elegant and…
Italian
Risotto alla Milanese
A creamy saffron risotto from northern Italy — gentle, golden and the perfect blank canvas for…
Pakistani
Chicken Pulao
Fragrant rice cooked in a spiced chicken stock with whole spices — a gentler, everyday cousin…
Italian
Creamy Mushroom Risotto
Arborio rice slowly stirred with earthy mushrooms and parmesan into a rich, creamy risotto.
Mexican
Mexican Rice
Fluffy rice cooked with tomato, onion and mild spices — a vibrant side that goes with…
Japanese
Chicken Donburi (Oyakodon)
Chicken and softly set egg simmered in a sweet-savoury broth over rice — Japanese comfort food…
Japanese
Japanese Curry Rice
A thick, mildly sweet curry packed with vegetables and tender meat, ladled over rice — Japan's…
Middle Eastern
Mujadara
Lentils and rice cooked together and crowned with sweet caramelised onions — humble, ancient and deeply…
Mediterranean
Mushroom Rice Pilaf
Fluffy rice cooked with mushrooms, onion and herbs — a simple, savoury side that goes with…
Thai
Thai Coconut Rice
Fragrant jasmine rice cooked in coconut milk — a subtly sweet, creamy side for curries and…
Caribbean
Caribbean Rice and Beans
Rice cooked with beans, coconut and thyme — a fragrant, satisfying side from the islands.
Indian
Indian Lemon Rice
Fluffy rice tossed with a tangy lemon, mustard seed and curry leaf tempering — bright and…
Bangladeshi
Bangladeshi Khichuri
A comforting one-pot of rice and lentils with warm spices — the dish Bengalis crave on…
Indonesian
Nasi Goreng
Indonesia's beloved fried rice with a savoury-sweet kecap manis glaze, topped with a fried egg.
Nigerian
Jollof Rice
West Africa's iconic one-pot rice cooked in a rich, smoky tomato and pepper sauce — a…
Persian
Persian Jewelled Rice
Fragrant saffron rice studded with barberries, nuts and orange zest — a glittering centrepiece for any…
Korean
Bibimbap
A colourful rice bowl topped with seasoned vegetables, beef and a fried egg, mixed with gochujang.
Egyptian
Koshari
Egypt's national street food — rice, lentils and pasta topped with spiced tomato sauce and crispy…
Pakistani
Lamb Biryani
Fragrant layered rice with tender spiced lamb, saffron and fried onions — the celebration dish without…
Indian
Vegetable Biryani
Aromatic layered rice with spiced mixed vegetables, saffron and herbs — a vegetarian feast in one…
Chinese
Prawn Fried Rice
Quick fried rice with juicy prawns, egg and vegetables — a fast, satisfying way to use…
Greek
Greek Lemon Rice
Fluffy rice cooked with lemon, herbs and a little olive oil — a fragrant, zesty side…
African
Ghanaian Waakye
Rice and beans cooked together with sorghum leaves until reddish-brown — a beloved Ghanaian breakfast and…
African
Senegalese Thieboudienne
Senegal's national dish — fish stuffed with herbs, simmered with vegetables, and served over richly spiced…
Bangladeshi
Bangladeshi Beef Tehari
A fragrant Dhaka-style rice dish with tender beef cubes, warm spices and fried onions — bold…
Malaysian
Malaysian Hainanese Chicken Rice
Poached chicken with fragrant ginger-garlic rice cooked in the broth — a clean, deeply comforting one-bowl…
American
Cajun Jambalaya
A spicy Louisiana one-pot of rice, chicken, sausage and prawns — bold, smoky and full of…
Persian
Persian Saffron Rice
Fluffy basmati with a golden saffron crown and a crispy tahdig bottom — Iran's pride.
Italian
Vegan Mushroom Risotto
Creamy mushroom risotto made entirely without dairy — rich, savoury and deeply satisfying.
Mexican
Vegan Burrito Bowl
A vibrant bowl of rice, black beans, corn, avocado and salsa with a lime-coriander drizzle —…
Malaysian
Nasi Lemak
Fragrant coconut rice with sambal, fried anchovies, peanuts and egg — Malaysia's most-loved breakfast plate.
Pakistani
Chana Pulao
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with chickpeas and whole spices — a simple, satisfying Pakistani one-pot.
Thai
Thai Khao Pad (Fried Rice)
Fragrant fried rice with chicken, garlic and fish sauce — Thailand's most-cooked everyday dish, ready in…
Persian
Persian Tahdig
The famous crispy golden rice crust from the bottom of the pot — the most prized…
Peruvian
Peruvian Arroz con Pollo
Vibrant green rice cooked with chicken, coriander and beer — Peru's most herb-packed one-pot dinner.
Chinese
Chinese Egg Fried Rice
Fluffy day-old rice tossed with eggs, spring onion and soy — the quick, perfect side that…
Spanish
Spanish Paella
Saffron rice cooked with chicken, prawns, chorizo and mussels — Spain's celebrated party dish with the…
Afghan
Afghan Kabuli Pulao
A fragrant lamb and basmati rice dish topped with caramelised carrots and raisins — Afghanistan's national…
Cuban
Moros y Cristianos
Cuban black beans and white rice cooked together with sofrito — the soulful side that becomes…
Afghan
Afghan Kabuli Pulao
Fragrant Afghan rice with lamb, caramelised carrots, raisins and cardamom — Afghanistan's national dish.
Peruvian
Peruvian Tacu Tacu
A crispy pan-fried patty of rice and beans — Peru's genius way to transform leftovers.
Cuban
Cuban Moros y Cristianos
Black beans cooked with rice, peppers and cumin — Cuba's essential side, eaten daily.
Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Kiribath
Coconut milk rice cut into squares — Sri Lanka's celebration breakfast for new years, new houses…
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern Maqluba
A spectacular upside-down rice dish layered with chicken, fried vegetables and spices — flipped onto a…
African
Senegalese Thieboudienne
Senegal's national dish — fish, rice and vegetables slow-cooked together in a rich tomato broth.
Thai
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
Fried rice with prawns, cashews and chunks of fresh pineapple, often served in the hollowed shell…
Italian
Italian Risotto Milanese
A creamy saffron-stained risotto with bone marrow and parmesan — Milan's most iconic dish, traditionally served…
Caribbean
Caribbean Rice and Peas
Coconut-scented rice cooked with red kidney beans, thyme, scallion and Scotch bonnet — the Sunday classic…
Pakistani
Pakistani Channa Pulao
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with spiced chickpeas in a whole-spice broth — Punjab's elegant vegetarian one-pot.
Korean
Korean Kimbap
Korean seaweed rice rolls filled with seasoned vegetables, egg and ham — Korea's favourite picnic lunch.
Afghan
Afghan Qabili Pulao
Fragrant lamb-and-basmati rice topped with caramelised carrots, raisins and almonds — Afghanistan's national dish.
Indian
Indian Jeera Rice
Fluffy basmati rice tempered with cumin and bay leaves — the quietly elegant North Indian side…
African
Tanzanian Pilau
Spiced East African pilau with beef, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves cooked with rice in a rich…
African
Somali Bariis
Somali spiced rice with whole spices, sultanas and a drizzle of ghee — pairs with goat…
Indian
Indian Tamil Sambar Rice
A one-pot Tamil rice mixed with sambar — comforting, complete and ready in 30 minutes.
Bangladeshi
Bangladeshi Tehari
Spicy beef-and-rice dish from Bangladesh with mustard oil, ginger, garlic and warming spices — Old Dhaka's…
Pakistani
Pakistani Beef Pulao
Beef simmered in a fragrant whole-spice broth, then the broth used to cook basmati rice —…
Middle Eastern
Palestinian Maqluba
Palestinian "upside-down" rice dish with chicken or lamb, fried aubergine and cauliflower, flipped onto a platter…
Pakistani
Pakistani Chicken Pulao
Chicken simmered with whole spices, then the broth used to cook fragrant basmati rice — Pakistani…
Spanish
Spanish Paella Valenciana
The original Valencian paella — rice with rabbit, chicken, green beans, lima beans and saffron, cooked…
Persian
Persian Adas Polo
Persian rice cooked with lentils, dates, raisins and caramelised onions, fragrant with cinnamon and saffron —…
Common questions
Are these rice dishes recipes suitable for beginners?
Most are. Each recipe lists a difficulty level and clear step-by-step instructions, so you can pick something that matches your confidence in the kitchen.
Can I adjust the servings?
Yes. Ingredient quantities scale up or down easily — simply multiply or divide the amounts to suit how many people you are cooking for.
Are the recipes original?
Every recipe on Tara’s Kitchen is written from scratch and tested in a home kitchen, so you will not find them copied from anywhere else.