Ridiculously good rice recipes you will love
If you have leftover risotto, you simply must make a batch of arancini. These crispy-on-the-outside, cheesy-on-the-inside Italian rice balls are always better when they're made with rice that's slightly overdone – so they’re ideal to make the next day.
This culture-clash recipe takes traditional arancini and fills them with the bright flavours of West Africa. Leftover jollof rice – typically made with meat, onions, chillies and tomatoes – is rolled into balls around a cheesy mozzarella centre, then deep-fried to perfection.
There are very few things as comforting as a steaming bowl of chicken soup. To make it even heartier, why not try bulking up the broth by adding some rice? Our recipe uses a whole chicken for added depth of flavour, and features deliciously doughy dumplings
This simple salad is packed with wonderful flavours: there's an occasional sweetness from the raisins, and a touch of saltiness from the sun-dried tomatoes. It’s also very tasty served warm.
Grilling is a great way to soften up avocados that aren't quite ripe yet. In this wild rice salad recipe, the green fruits are combined with crunchy broccoli, sweet carrots and creamy tahini dressing – resulting in a delicious side dish that's sure to shine just as much as the main event.
Inspired by classic North African shakshuka – eggs in a tomato and pepper sauce – this dish sees an egg cooked in a mixture of vegetables and wholegrain rice. You could use up leftover rice, or even swap it for other cooked grains, if you like.
Searching for an easy midweek dinner? This tasty salmon dish could be your new go-to. Our recipe is packed with protein and nourishing vegetables, with a simple bang bang sauce bringing everything together.