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Rice & risotto

Egg and lettuce fried rice.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s egg and lettuce fried rice

Iceberg lettuce still holds a lot of crunch after being stirred through this simple egg fried rice.

  • < 30 mins
  • Adam Liaw
Tamarind and coconut chicken with charred roti and spring onion rice.
EASY

This sticky tamarind chicken tray bake with charred roti comes together effortlessly

Juicy thighs meet a caramelised glaze and buttery rice in this big-flavoured feast, perfect for busy nights.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Jessica Brook
Korean beef and green rice bowl with soft-boiled eggs.
EASY

This spicy beef and rice bowl is your fast Friday fakeaway fix

This is a quick midweek twist on bibimbap, the popular Korean rice dish.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Ling with turmeric rice.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s ling with turmeric rice

Turmeric combines brilliantly with firm white-fleshed fish. You could also add some fennel or dill.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw
Karen Martini’s roast chicken with tomato and cumin butter baked  rice.
EASY

Roast chicken with tomato and cumin butter-baked rice

A supermarket roast chicken is the secret to getting this aromatic dish on the table in less than an hour.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Karen Martini
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Top the risotto with pecorino or substitute with grana padano or parmigiano reggiano.

Rice, rice, baby: 20 easy dishes that go with the grain

From fully loaded rice bowls to creamy spring risotto, get ready to shake up your grain game with these midweek-friendly dishes that put rice front and centre.

Top with pecorino or substitute with grana padano or parmigiano reggiano.
EASY

Pea, lemon and pecorino risotto

The bite of the cheese goes particularly well with the sweetness of the peas.

  • < 30 mins
  • Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Risotto primavera.
EASY

Say hello to spring with Adam Liaw’s effortless risotto primavera

This seasonal risotto takes advantage of a variety of spring greens and pairs them with plenty of rich parmesan.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw
Golden fried rice with Chinese barbecue duck.
EASY

Take fried rice to the next level with this simple store-bought ingredient

Chinese barbecue duck, with its crisp skin and savory meat, adds oomph to a simple fried rice.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Danielle Alvarez’s lemony spinach, dill and feta rice pilaf.
EASY

This speedy rice dish has all the flavours of spanakopita but none of the fuss

An easy, vegetarian, midweek dinner with all the flavours of spanakopita.

  • < 30 mins
  • Danielle Alvarez