Rice dish

In cooking, a rice dish refers to any meal that uses rice as a central ingredient. Rice is a staple food widely used in many cuisines worldwide and can be prepared in numerous ways, depending on the type of rice, cooking method, and seasoning used.

Rice dishes can be simple or complex and serve as a side dish or a main course. Some common examples of rice dishes include:

• Fried rice: A dish made with cooked rice that has been stir-fried with vegetables, meat, seafood, or eggs and flavoured with soy sauce, oyster sauce, or other seasonings.

• Pilaf: A dish made with rice that has been sautéed in oil or butter with aromatics like onions and garlic, then cooked in broth or water with other ingredients like vegetables, nuts, or dried fruits.

• Risotto: An Italian dish made with a particular short-grain rice simmered with broth and constantly stirred until it becomes creamy. It can be flavoured with mushrooms, cheese, or seafood.

• Biryani: A South Asian rice dish made with long-grain rice that is cooked with spices, herbs, meat, poultry, or vegetables. It is often garnished with fried onions, nuts, and raisins.

• Paella: A Spanish rice dish made with short-grain rice that is cooked with saffron, tomatoes, onions, and a variety of seafood, meat, or vegetables.

Rice dishes are versatile and can be adapted to various dietary needs, such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or low-fat diets. They are also easy to prepare and can be a healthy and nutritious addition to any meal.