Best Of Waste: 10 Delicious Ways To Use Leftover Rice

By Risha Ganguly

September 15, 2023

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Leftover rice is not something to simply throw away. There are several wonderful dishes that you can make with leftover rice. Here are 10 dishes that you can easily make.

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Fried Rice

Transform leftover rice into a tasty fried rice by stir-frying with vegetables, protein like soya or chicken.

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Rice Pudding

Make a creamy rice pudding by simmering rice with milk, sugar, and flavourings like vanilla and cinnamon.

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Rice Soup

Add rice to a chicken or vegetable broth for a comforting and hearty rice soup.

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Rice Fritters

Combine rice with spices, herbs, and a binding agent like chickpea flour to make crispy rice fritters.

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Khichdi

Mix the rice with lentils to create a comforting bowl of nutritious khichdi.

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Tehri

This nutritious rice dish made with spices and vegetables is a staple in Uttar Pradesh.

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Sushi

Use cold leftover rice to make sushi rolls at home, adding your favourite fillings like fish and cucumber.

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Curd Rice

A healthy, comforting and filling dish, leftover rice can be made into yummy curd rice.

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Risotto

Make this creamy one pot dish with leftover rice to enjoy Italian goodness.

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Burrito

A rice-filled breakfast burrito is one of the best use of leftover rice.

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