Rice recipes
7 easy rice recipes, from quick weeknight dinners to weekend favourites.
Most of these take about 35 min from start to finish, and the quickest is Mushroom Fried Rice at 20 min. 4 of the 7 are rated easy, and 2 are vegetarian. Newest additions: Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Mapo Tofu and Mushroom Fried Rice.
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
A rich Louisiana stew of chicken, smoky sausage and vegetables, thickened with a dark roux. Served over rice.
Mapo Tofu
Silky tofu in a fiery, savoury sauce with minced pork, chilli bean paste and Sichuan pepper.
Mushroom Fried Rice
Egg fried rice with plenty of golden mushrooms, peas and spring onions.
Red Beans and Rice
Creamy red kidney beans simmered with smoked sausage and Cajun spices, served over rice. A Louisiana Monday tradition.
Risi e Bisi
A Venetian dish of rice and peas cooked in stock, somewhere between a risotto and a thick soup.
Risotto alla Milanese
A golden saffron risotto finished with butter and Parmesan. The classic partner for osso buco.
Special Fried Rice
Fried rice loaded with chicken, prawns, char siu or ham, egg and peas. A complete meal in a wok.