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15 Best Rice Recipes From All Over The World

March 22, 2019 | Search Recipes Here

Throughout many countries in the world, rice is a staple food. When it comes to nutrition, rice is a very important grain. There are more than 40,000 varieties of rice grown in the world and they vary in color, shape, and size. Chances are that you are familiar with the classifications of rice, which are long, medium, and short-grain.

There are also several popular varieties of rice including, generic long-grain, parboiled, japonica, whole grain, basmati, and jasmine. These types of rice all have unique flavors and textures. One of the greatest things about rice is that it can be cooked in many different ways and provides people with a ton of nutrients. If you are currently bored with your standard rice dishes, here are 15 of the best rice recipes from all over the world for you to try and to enjoy.

1. Kabuli Pulao or Afghan Rice

What you need:

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 5 cardamom pods
  • An onion, peeled and cut in half
  • Head of garlic
  • 5 cloves
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp cumin seed
  • Tsp salt
  • Tsp white sugar
  • A cinnamon stick
  • Tsp of paprika
  • Tsp of coriander seeds
  • 3 and a half cups of water
  • Tbsp canola oil
  • An onion, chopped
  • A cup of matchstick carrots
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • ½ cup of raisins
  • ½ cup of slivered almonds

To make:

Soak the rice in water for around five minutes. Rinse it off until the water is clear. Crush the cardamom pods with the flat part of a knife and then place in a pressure cooker. Add half of the onion, a clove of garlic, 4 cloves, a tsp of black pepper, the cumin seed, sugar, salt, cinnamon stick coriander seeds and paprika to the pressure cooker. Pour water in to cover. Seal the pressure cooker and turn it on high heat. Cook for about five minutes. Strain this broth into a large bowl.

Turn the pressure cooker to medium heat. Add the oil and the chopped onion. Cook until the onion is browned. Add in the carrots and cook for about three minutes. Add in the almonds, strained rice, and the raisins. Add in all of the remaining seasonings and then stir to combine. Add in enough broth to cover the rice. Increase the heat to high and then cook for about five minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.

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