In our household, rice is life. It’s a staple that we have almost every day. And it makes for a great base to pair up with a variety of dishes! So if you’re wondering what recipes you can make to eat with rice, you’ve come to the right place.
I would usually go for white rice, which itself has a wide range of options to choose from (like short-grains or long-grains). But there are also times when I switch to brown rice, or even Korean multigrain rice.
If you’d like to jazz it up a notch, you can also try to make this Easy Fragrant Coconut Rice (Made In Rice Cooker).
Plus, if you happen to have leftover day-old rice, that’s the best thing to use to make fried rice! Day-old rice is dryer, preventing the fried rice from turning mushy and clumping together. Here are some fried rice recipes: Thai Basil Fried Rice, Shrimp Fried Rice, Egg Fried Rice.
What To Eat With Rice
Here are some easy dishes that pair well with rice:
1. Chicken Teriyaki (No Mirin Or Sake) – 20 Minutes
First up is chicken teriyaki, a popular Japanese dish of pan fried chicken that’s simmered in a savory and sweet sauce. This easy dish is a non-alcoholic version made without mirin or sake, and can be plated within just 20 minutes!
2. Honey Walnut Shrimp – 30 Minutes
Did you know that you can make this popular Chinese takeout at home within just 30 minutes? This honey walnut shrimp recipe is so simple, it requires only 4 ingredients for the sauce!
3. Pan Fried Chinese Lemon Chicken – 20 Minutes
This lemon chicken is one of my absolute favorite Chinese dishes, and is a sister-dish to the popular orange chicken. The seasoned fried chicken is topped with a zesty and tart lemon sauce, all made within 20 minutes.
This is an easier pan fried version of the dish that skips frying the chicken in batter. You can also check out the crispy version here.
4. Hawaiian Food Truck Garlic Shrimp – 25 Minutes
Bring the Hawaiian garlic shrimp truck experience home with this easy recipe! Of crispy succulent shrimp coated with a delicious garlic butter sauce. Complete the meal with rice and a lemon wedge.
5. Easy Mapo Tofu – 30 Minutes
Now here’s a dish that’s great for incorporating tofu into your diet–Chinese mapo tofu. A dish of soft tofu and ground beef cooked in a spicy, fragrant and rich sauce.
6. Crispy Fried Garlic Beef
After trying this crispy fried garlic beef in Thailand back in 2022, I had to recreate it at home because it was too good! And of course, I made it extra crispy.
7. Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry (Extra Sauce!)
For a more healthier option, you can never go wrong with this delicious Chinese chicken and broccoli stir fry. Bite-sized chicken pieces are marinated then fried together with garlic and ginger, before simmered with the broccoli and sauce.
For this recipe, there’s an extra helping of sauce!
And voila! 7 dishes for you to consider if you’re looking for ideas on what to eat with rice. It’ll definitely make for a scrumptious lunch or dinner. Enjoy!
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