Shameela Yoosuf Ali
Rice plays a significant cultural role throughout many countries around the globe. It’s also the most popular grain consumed by people across Asia. There are more than 40,000 varieties of rice, and they vary in length shape, colour, and size.
FemAsia presents you with seven fabulous Rice Dishes from around the world. Each cooked with its own unique twists of herbs and spices to tease your taste buds.
Indian biryani
Biryani has many distinct versions in India alone. According to the legend, Mughals first introduced Biryani in the Northern part of India. Biryani is a scrumptious mix of basmati rice, meat or vegetables, and a blend of aromatic spices.
Japanese Sushi
Sushi is a popular Japanese dish of specially prepared vinegared rice, It is made of small hand-pressed rolls of cold rice and is served with vegetables, pulses, egg, or raw seafood.
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
The sweetness of the pineapple complements the prawns and spicy flavour well. This rice dish combines prawns, carrots, onions, and pineapple. And it is often served in a carved pineapple boat.
Persian Morgh Polow
Morgh Polow is one of the most famous dishes in Persian cuisine. It’s full of tantalising flavours such as saffron, turmeric and barberry, mixed carefully with cooked rice.
Malaysian Nasi Lemak
Wrapped in banana leaves, this spicy, tangy, rice dish comes accompanied by a hard-boiled egg, crispily fried peanuts, a few slices of cucumber, and a sambal. It can be considered to be Malaysia’s national dish.
Yemeni Mandi
Mandi, a traditional dish from Yemen made with rice blended with chicken or lamb, is exceptionally delicious. Mandi is a common rice dish across the Arabian peninsula. Traditionally, the meat is slow cooked in a clay oven and served over aromatic rice.
Sri Lankan Saffron Rice
Sri Lankan cuisine is vivid and intense, with hypnotizing flavours and aromas. Sri Lankan Saffron Rice, also known as ‘Yellow Rice’ is one of the luxurious yet simple rice dishes served with spicy, sweet and sour curries, on special occasions.
We at FemAsia are delighted to have brought you these seven Rice Dishes from around the world. Make sure to try these delicious rice dishes next time you visit a restaurant. If you are passionate about cooking, why not try making them at home?
