Here’s a chart with 50 unique rice dishes from around the world! Each offers a distinct flavor profile and cooking style:

#Dish NameCountry/RegionKey Ingredients
1PaellaSpainSaffron, seafood, chicken, bell peppers
2BiryaniIndiaBasmati rice, spices, marinated meat or vegetables
3RisottoItalyArborio rice, Parmesan, white wine, stock
4SushiJapanShort-grain rice, vinegar, seafood, seaweed
5Jollof RiceWest AfricaTomatoes, onions, bell peppers, spices
6Nasi GorengIndonesiaKecap manis (sweet soy), shrimp paste, fried egg
7Fried RiceChinaSoy sauce, vegetables, egg, meat
8Khao PadThailandFish sauce, chicken or shrimp, lime
9BibimbapKoreaMixed vegetables, egg, Gochujang (chili paste)
10Arroz con PolloLatin AmericaChicken, bell peppers, tomatoes
11Hainanese Chicken RiceSingapore/MalaysiaChicken broth, ginger, garlic, cucumber
12PilafMiddle EastBasmati rice, spices, broth, sometimes lamb
13Coconut RiceSouth IndiaCoconut milk, curry leaves, mustard seeds
14Sticky Rice with MangoThailandCoconut milk, mango, sticky rice
15AranciniItalyRisotto rice, mozzarella, bread crumbs
16Gallo PintoCosta Rica/NicaraguaBeans, rice, bell pepper, cilantro
17PulaoIndiaBasmati rice, mixed vegetables, spices
18CongeeChinaRice porridge, ginger, green onions
19TeurgouleFrance (Normandy)Milk, sugar, cinnamon
20Gumbo with RiceUSA (Louisiana)Okra, sausage, shrimp, Creole spices
21KedgereeUK/IndiaSmoked fish, curry powder, boiled eggs
22MujaddaraMiddle EastLentils, caramelized onions, spices
23Tamago Kake GohanJapanRaw egg, soy sauce, furikake
24Tteokbokki with Rice CakesKoreaGochujang, rice cakes, fish cakes
25Senegambian BenachinSenegal/GambiaVegetables, fish, tomatoes
26SumanPhilippinesCoconut milk, sticky rice, banana leaves
27Arroz CubanoCubaTomato sauce, fried egg, plantains
28CháoVietnamRice porridge, chicken or seafood, green onions
29OmuriceJapanFried rice, ketchup, omelet
30Red Beans and RiceUSA (Louisiana)Red beans, sausage, Cajun spices
31SinangagPhilippinesGarlic, fried rice, meat or fish
32Dolsot BibimbapKoreaStone bowl, mixed veggies, egg, chili paste
33Sushi BakeJapan (modern)Sushi rice, mayo, seafood
34Arroz CaldoPhilippinesGinger, garlic, chicken broth
35Arroz de MariscoPortugalSeafood, tomatoes, cilantro
36KoshariEgyptLentils, pasta, rice, tomato sauce
37Kabuli PulaoAfghanistanLamb, carrots, raisins, nuts
38Rice & Beans with PlantainsCaribbeanBlack beans, coconut milk, plantains
39Yakhni PulaoPakistanYogurt, meat, spices
40Lamb MansafJordanYogurt, lamb, rice, pine nuts
41Puerto Rican Arroz con GandulesPuerto RicoPigeon peas, sofrito, pork
42Bak Kut Teh with RiceMalaysia/SingaporeHerbal soup, pork, garlic
43Persian TahdigIranCrispy rice, saffron, yogurt
44Bagoong RicePhilippinesShrimp paste, pork, mango
45Balinese Nasi CampurIndonesia (Bali)Assorted meats, vegetables, sambal
46Shuwaa with RiceOmanSlow-cooked spiced meat, fragrant rice
47Arroz Doce (Rice Pudding)Portugal/BrazilMilk, sugar, cinnamon
48FattahMiddle EastCrispy bread, meat, rice, yogurt
49Khao TomThailandRice soup, garlic, pork or chicken
50PlovUzbekistanLamb, carrots, onions, cumin
Suitable Rice Dishes Around The World

Each dish brings its own unique flavors, textures, and cultural heritage to the table. Enjoy exploring them!

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