A bag of rice can be the base of many delicious, budget-friendly meals. Here are twelve ideas.
- Egg fried rice with peas and spring onions
- Chicken and vegetable rice in one pan
- Rice and beans with salsa
- Vegetable biryani
- Tuna rice bowl with soy sauce
- Stuffed peppers with rice and cheese
- Rice pudding for dessert
- Mushroom risotto
- Lentil and rice pilaf
- Burrito bowls
- Chicken congee (rice porridge)
- Coconut rice with curry
Rice safety tips
- Cool cooked rice quickly and refrigerate within about an hour.
- Eat leftover rice within a day and reheat until steaming hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which rice is best for fried rice?
Day-old cooked long-grain rice works well.
Is brown rice cheaper?
It can cost a little more, but it adds fibre.
