8 Rice Bowls From Around The World To Dig Into

By Shreya Goswami

November 9, 2023

Rice is grown and consumed all over the world, so naturally then, there must be bowls of comforting rice dishes like Khichdi and Biryani around the world, right? Here are some such global rice bowls you should know about.

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Jollof Rice

This West African one-pot dish is made with tomato gravy, spices, vegetables, meat and often seafood.

Koshary

The Egyptian national dish is made with rice, lentils, chickpeas, fried onions and garlic, with tomato gravy on the side.

Bibimbap

This Korean favourite is packed with steamed rice, steamed veggies, gochujang, sliced meat and a fried egg.

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Paella

The popular Spanish dish is known for its saffron flavour and the crust that forms at the bottom of the pan.

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Jambalaya

The perfect blend of Creole and Cajun influences, this spicy rice dish from Louisiana is loaded with cayenne pepper.

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Hashweh

Made with long-grain rice, ground meat, pine nuts and spices, this Lebanese and Syrian dish is quite like Biryani.

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Risotto

Prepared with short grain arborio rice, stock, saffron, herbs and cheese, this Italian dish is a velvety delight with a bite.

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Shrimp Fried Rice

This Chinese-origin dish is so popular that India and the US have their own versions made with leftover rice.

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Morisqueta

This Mexican rice dish is loaded with beans, tomato salsa, meat and cheese, and combines Latin American and Spanish flavours.

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