Recipes with rice (or other grain)

Cajun-style jambalaya

A one-pot savory rice dish that falls within the definition of pilaf / pilau (rice cooked in broth), jambalaya derives its flavors from Cajun seasoning, Andouille sausages and the holy trinity of onion, celery and bell pepper. Unlike its Creole counterpart, Cajun jambalaya contains no tomatoes. The meats are seared and the browned bits that stick to the pan give the dish its distinctive color.

Cook time: 40

Servings: 8 people

Lechonsilog (crispy pork belly, rice and egg)

Air fried pork belly with crispy skin, garlic fried rice and egg on a plate. Lechonsilog is a delightfully indulgent all-day breakfast dish in the Philippines.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 3 people

Fried chicken, rice and egg (chicksilog)

Filipino breakfast gets an upgrade. Chicken fillets are coated with herbed flour before they are twice for the ultimate crispness. Rice, cooked the day before with lemongrass stalk and pandan leaves, is stir fried with sauteed garlic and lemongrass.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 4 people

Katsudon

Japanese fried breaded pork cutlet (tonkatsu) joins eggs in sweet-salty broth, and the combo goes over a bowl of rice. It’s hard not to fall in love with Japanese food with dishes like katsudon.

Cook time: 7

Servings: 1 person

Claypot rice with octopus and edamame

Diced fully cooked octopus, shelled edamame, rice and seasonings cooked in a donabe (Japanese claypot).

Cook time: 15

Servings: 1 person