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Rice

Did you know that rice is actually seed?

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Cilantro Lime Rice

What is rice?

Rice is normally viewed as a cereal grain and is the staple in more than half the world’s diet. It is an agricultural commodity ranking 3rd worldwide after sugarcane and corn.

There are more than 40,000 varieties of rice categorized into long and short grain and also brown and white rice.

Brown rice is whole grain, with the hull of the seed removed, while white rice  has both the hull and germ removed during milling.

The most common types of rice are:

  • Arborio
  • Basmati
  • Brown
  • Jasmine
  • White
  • Wild

How to Cook Rice

Rice can be prepared in so many ways. Some people like to add just enough water to cook the rice, which is a broad 2 cups liquid to 1 cup rice ratio, others like to boil and strain it. Some like to bake it and others fry it.

It really depends on the ethnicity of the dish, type of rice and quite frankly, how much time you have.

And it is because of this that it is even difficult to write about rice- there is just literally too much under this broad umbrella, but if you want to learn the basic steps for cooking rice, we’ve got you covered.

  1. Rinse your rice in a colander before cooking. This removes all of the debris and surface starches, will prevent rice from getting mushy. Rinse until water runs clean.
  2. Soak your rice. Soaking it gives the grains a head start to absorbing water which makes it cook more evenly.
  3. You might need to experiment with a brand of rice to get it just right. The package directions aren’t always correct. Generally, the sweet spot for cooking white rice is 1 cup of rice to 1 cup of water for short grain white rice or 1¼ cups water for long grain white rice.
  4. Give your rice a quick stir to prevent clumping after adding to liquid, but do not continue to stir through the cooking process. stirring releases more starch and will leave you with mushy rice. Yuck! This isn’t risotto!
  5. Make sure you bring the rice and the liquid to a bowl. This ensures the water it hot enough to create the steam needed to make your rice.
  6. Don’t peek! I know it is hard not to peek, but opening the lid lets the steam, which is the key to cooking rice, to escape.
  7. When you do check your rice at the end, press a grain between two of your fingers. It should be firm enough that the exterior holds together, but soft enough to mash with slight pressure.
  8. Always fluff your rice with a fork. Stirring with a spoon naturally mashes it.
  9. Allow rice to sit, off heat, for at least 5 minutes after it is done. Just like meat, it needs to rest.

So without further ado, here are some of our favorite rice recipes. Scroll on down for 50+ delicious recipes that use rice!

  • Almond Rice Pilaf
  • Peach Chicken with Rice
  • Sausage Stuffed Peppers
  • Creamy Mushroom Risotto 
Mushroom, chicken and rice in a skillet - skillet meals
Chicken, Mushroom & Rice Skillet
            This EASY Ranch Rice recipe is a super versatile side dish that will add gentle flavor to any dinner you are serving. A great way to use a pantry staple! #ranchrice #ricerecipes #ranchricerecipe #easyricerecipes www.savoryexperiments.com

Zesty Ranch Rice

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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Tomato Sauce

Dinners + Entrees
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Shrimp Paella

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            Classic Stuffed Peppers are bell peppers stuffed with ground beef, rice, cheese and spices. A timeless meal ready in 30 minutes and easily made ahead. #stuffedpeppers #stuffedbellpeppers www.savoryexperiments.com

Classic Stuffed Peppers

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            Quick Szechuan Chicken and Rice is an easy dinner recipe featuring chicken strips, brussels sprouts, carrots and pineapple over brown rice. All ready in 15 minutes! #quickchickendinners #szechuanchicken www.savoryexperiments.com

Quick Szechuan Chicken and Rice

Dinners + Entrees
            close up of chicken and rice soup

20-Minute Chicken Wild Rice Soup

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            This Wild Rice Pilaf recipe is an easy side dish for your next potluck, picnic or dinner. Quick and easy to make in advance it's the best rice pilaf recipe! #wildricepilaf #ricepilafrecipe www.savoryexperiments.com

Wild Rice Pilaf

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            Instant Pot Chicken Paella is based off the traditional Spanish dish. Flavorful & ready in just minutes, this will be your go-to chicken and rice recipe. #chickenpaella #instantpotchickenrecipes #chickenandricerecipe www.savoryexperiments.com

Instant Pot Chicken Paella + VIDEO

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            Sharp cheddar cheese tossed with rice, broccoli florets, roasted red pepper and tender Eckrich Smoked Sausage. Dinner is ready in just 15 minutes! #easydinnerideas #skilletmeals #onepandinner www.savoryexperiments.com

15-Minute Cheesy Sausage Broccoli Skillet

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            Ginger Rice is an easy and delicious jasmine rice recipe that's full of flavor. Great as a standalone side or as part of another Asian dish. #gingerrice #jasminericerecipes www.savoryexperiments.com

Ginger Rice

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            Sheet pan garlic chicken on a tray

Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken

Dinners + Entrees
            Skip the takeout and make this easy Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry instead! This Shrimp Stir Fry is an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love! Best served with fried rice or noodles and packed full of veggies, this healthy recipe is sure to be a hit! #shrimpstirfry #teriyakirecipes #recipesthatuseteriyakisauce #teriyakishrimpstirfry #savoryexperiments

Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry

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