American fried rice (khao phad American)
Thai in origin but not found outside Thailand, two people claim to have invented American fried rice. The target market is not disputed though — American soldiers.
Recipes with rice (or other grain)
Thai-style fried rice
Have you ever seasoned your fried rice with a combination of soy sauce, fish sauce and freshly squeezed calamansi juice? It’s a must try, I tell you. And you will want to make Thai fried rice again and again after you’ve tried it.
Smoked salmon and furikake onigiri
Chopped smoked salmon, black fungus, furikake and toasted sesame seeds were mixed with Japanese rice to make onigiri. Eat one for a snack; more for a full meal. Smoked salmon and furikake onigiri makes a lovely party dish too!
Cranberry and pistachio pilaf
Long-grain rice is cooked in bone broth with dried cranberries, toasted pistachio nuts and golden raisins. A squeeze of lemon juice gives the dish just the right balance.
Tinapang bangus (smoked milkfish) fried rice
Flaked tinapa is stir fried with day-old rice, chopped carrot, shredded cabbage, cauliflower florets, scallions and eggs in this recipe for a quick and easy one bowl meal.