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.
Recipes with rice (or other grain)
Claypot rice with octopus and edamame
Diced fully cooked octopus, shelled edamame, rice and seasonings cooked in a donabe (Japanese claypot).
Lemongrass pandan chicken and rice
It looks like Hainanese chicken, it’s served like Hainanese chicken, but the flavor and aroma couldn’t be more different. Even the dipping sauce is unique.
Bacon and sausage pilaf
Chopped bacon and sliced Spanish-style chorizo join Basmati rice, dried fruits (wolfberries and apricots), roasted pumpkin seeds and cashew nuts in this easy and tasty one bowl meal.
Mushroom and rice curry
A one-pot and one-bowl meal for non-meat eaters, or a side dish for omnivores (it's especially good with grilled meat or chicken).