white rice
White rice is primarily a carbohydrate source providing energy through starch; it is typically enriched with B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, folic acid) in many markets to compensate for nutrients lost during milling. It is gluten-free and low in fat and sodium.
About
White rice is the refined endosperm of the rice grain (Oryza sativa), with the bran and germ layers mechanically removed during milling. Originating in Asia and cultivated for over 8,000 years, white rice is the most consumed staple grain globally. The grain is characterized by its pale, translucent appearance, neutral flavor, and ability to absorb surrounding liquids while maintaining individual grain integrity. Key varieties include long-grain (jasmine, basmati), medium-grain (arborio, bomba), and short-grain (sushi rice, risotto rice), each with distinct cooking properties and starch profiles.
Culinary Uses
White rice functions as a versatile base in virtually all global cuisines, serving as an accompaniment to curries, stews, and stir-fries in Asian cooking, risotto and paella in European traditions, and pilaf across Middle Eastern cuisines. Its neutral flavor and ability to absorb seasonings make it ideal for both savory and sweet applications. Common preparations include steaming, boiling, pilaf-style cooking with fat and broth, and risotto-style incremental liquid addition. Medium-grain varieties are preferred for risotto and paella due to their higher starch content, while long-grain varieties suit steamed preparations.
Recipes Using white rice (50)
Appam
a fermented rice pancake, is a speciality of the South Indian coastal state of Kerala. It is especially popular among the Christian communities of that state. Appam are often served along with a coconut-flavoured vegetable stew.
Arroz con Pollo VI
Arroz con Pollo Means "rice with chicken"; this is a dish made with rice, chicken, tomatoes, green peppers, seasonings and sometimes saffron.
Arroz de Tomate
Arroz de Tomate from the Recidemia collection
Arroz Verde
"Green rice"
Avocado Natto Bowl
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
Azzor Rojos
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Baby Pork Ribs With Yellow Rice
Baby Pork Ribs With Yellow Rice from the Recidemia collection
Black-eyed Peas, Rice and Tomatoes
Black-eyed Peas, Rice and Tomatoes from the Recidemia collection
Broccoli and Rice Casserole
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
Budín de Arroz
rice custard
Caribbean Rice and Beans I
Serves Many variations of this dish use oregano as the main herb, but try cilantro. It goes well with the earthy taste of the black beans.
Casamiento
Casamiento from the Recidemia collection
Chicken Adobo
Chicken Adobo from the Recidemia collection
Chicken Breast With California Avocado Risotto--5 A Day Recipe
The following recipe meets the "5 A Day for Better Health" program criteria.
Chicken Coconut Curry Soup
Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/world_recipes/ World Recipes Y-Group] This Y-group is
Chicken in Sour Cream and Mushroom Sauce
Submitted by Mnemosyne My husband taught me this recipe, which is amazing because he can't cook anything that doesn't go in the microwave. This recipe is almost that easy, and is quite tasty to boot.
Cuban Caserola de Camarones Enchilados
Cuban Caserola de Camarones Enchilados from the Recidemia collection
Curry Rice Salad
Curry Rice Salad from the Recidemia collection
Eggplant Dressing
Eggplant Dressing from the Recidemia collection
Gallo Pinto I
Beans and rice
Garlic Ginger Vegetable Stir-fry
Garlic Ginger Vegetable Stir-fry from the Recidemia collection
Hawaiian Stew
Very little preparation time for something so delicious.
Healthy Black Bean and Rice Salad
Healthy Black Bean and Rice Salad from the Recidemia collection
Khara pongal
Khara pongal is a savoury porridge-like dish that is traditionally prepared in South India for the Makar Sankranti festival that heralds the arrival of summer.
Khara pongal
Khara pongal is a savoury porridge-like dish that is traditionally prepared in South India for the Makar Sankranti festival that heralds the arrival of summer.
Low-fat Zucchini Frittata
Low Fat Zucchini Frittata A very good low fat frittata, you can use or include other veggies or substitute other veggies for the zucchini, A good appetizer or entree.
Mango-Lime Pudding
Makes 6 servings.
Mango Rice
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Steep Estate in Elmo, Texas in 1989.
Matata
Clam and peanut stew. Matata is a typical Mozambique entree made with pumpkin leaves. We have used spinach as a substitute. This is one dish that wasn't influenced by the cooking of Portugal.
Mezroota
A traditional Omani summertime favorite, a light Tuna with rice lunch, that needs heat and sun to turn out just right.
Mint Chicken
Mint Chicken from the Recidemia collection
Moros
Moros
Mozamibiquan Tomato Rice
This is a very popular way to prepare rice . It is served with poultry, meat and seafood.
Mymu's White Rice Cake
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New Orleans Red Beans and Rice I
Red beans and rice is an emblematic dish of Louisiana Creole cuisine, (not originally of Cajun cuisine) traditionally made on Mondays with red beans, vegetables (bell pepper, onion and celery), spices (thyme, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf) and pork bones as left over from Sunday dinner, cooked together slowly in a pot and served over rice.
Pepper chili
Chili made with bell-peppers, served over white rice.
Persian Stuffed Grape Leaves
Serves six as a meal or 12 as an appetizer.
Pickled Gerkin Soup
Alternate version: The soup can be made richer by adding some thick cream together with the gherkins.
Pigeon Peas I
Pigeon Peas I from the Recidemia collection
Rice with Peas
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Henry Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1980.
Saloonah Dagaag
Chicken stew
Simplest Spanish Rice
Makes a delicious appetizer when served with corn chips and salsa or pico de gallo. When using canned enchilada sauce this recipe takes only 20 minutes to prepare.
Somali Crabmeat Stew
Somali Crabmeat Stew from the Recidemia collection
Stuffed Peppers
Makes 6 Servings
Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers
Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers from the Recidemia collection
Sweet pongal
Sweet pongal is a sweet and buttery porridge-like dish that is traditionally prepared in South India for the Makar Sankranti festival that heralds the arrival of summer.
Sweet pongal
Sweet pongal is a sweet and buttery porridge-like dish that is traditionally prepared in South India for the Makar Sankranti festival that heralds the arrival of summer.
Tico Rice
Tico Rice from the Recidemia collection
Tiger Lilly Rice Pudding
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
Warm Lentil Sprout Salad with Roast Duck
Makes 6 servings