Need some inspiration for tasty Asian rice dishes that can serve as either a main course or a side dish? Check out these 25 delicious rice recipes that will add some excitement and flavor to your regular white rice.
Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap)
A delicious and easy, 30 minute kimchi fried rice recipe is made with kimchi, crispy pan fried spam, and rice and served with a fried egg on top. If you're looking for a lot of flavor this rice dish would be it!
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Shrimp Fried Rice
Try this game-changing Shrimp Fried Rice recipe, that's loaded with tender garlicky shrimp, fluffy rice, and veggies, it's a better alternative to takeout and can be ready in 30 minutes.
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Tuna Mayo Deopbap (Korean Tuna Rice Bowl)
A quick and easy, 15-minute Korean tuna mayo rice bowl recipe is made with rice, garlic butter tuna, fresh vegetables and drizzled with mayo and sweet soy sauce.
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Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Nasi Goreng is a popular Indonesian fried rice that packs a ton of flavor in each bite, and is probably one of the tastiest fried rice out there. It features a unique dark brown color that comes from the sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) caramelizing and a salty shrimp paste that gives it a lot of umami flavor. This fried rice is delicious and about to become your new favorite!
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Garlic Fried Rice
This quick and easy Filipino garlic fried rice recipe (sinangag) uses only few ingredients and is a must have in every meal. The buttery, garlicky and salty flavors in this garlic fried rice go with any meal you make and it's so simple you'll never serve plain rice again!
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Egg Fried Rice
Quick and easy Chinese egg fried rice recipe with fluffy scrambled eggs that coat each grain of rice! Ready from start to finish in 15 minutes with only 5 ingredients!
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Lao Crispy Rice Salad (Nam Khao)
This Lao crispy rice salad (Nam Khao) is made with deep fried crispy rice balls broken into small pieces and tossed with fresh herbs and a delicious sweet and sour dressing. It's chewy, crispy, sweet, salty and tangy and it's happening all at once.
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Chicken Fried Rice
This chicken fried rice recipe is a game-changer, combining tender chicken, peas and carrots, and leftover rice into a Chinese takeout dish that's bursting with flavor. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this Chinese classic is a recipe you'll come back to time and again.
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Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
This authentic Thai pineapple fried rice recipe has the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors and is made with fresh pineapples, fish sauce, and curry powder. Served in a stunning pineapple bowl, it's a delicious side dish that will elevate any Thai meal, BBQ, or picnic spread!
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Chinese Sticky Rice (Lo Mai Fan)
A classic dim sum favorite, with a bit of a crispy twist! This satisfyingly chewy Chinese sticky rice (lo mai fan) is made with steamed sticky rice, toasted peanuts and Chinese sausage and stir-fried with a sweet soy sauce.
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Yeung Chow Fried Rice
This Yeung Chow Fried Rice recipe brings the authentic flavors of a classic Chinese restaurant right into your kitchen. It's the perfect way to use up leftovers, transforming them into a delicious, family-friendly meal that's quick and easy to prepare.
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Cumin Beef Fried Rice
A quick and easy beef fried rice recipe made with ground beef, eggs, leftover rice and seasoned with cumin that can be made as a side or a meal
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Thai Basil Turkey Fried Rice
If you love Thai basil Chicken, then you need to try this quick and easy aromatic, Thai Basil Turkey Fried Rice recipe which is a mashup on the traditional Thai Basil Chicken combined with Fried Rice! Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner and ready in just 30 minutes!
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Spam Fried Rice
This flavorful and delicious spam fried rice is incredibly easy and simple to put together and makes a quick one bowl cozy dinner when you're short on time.
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Crispy Garlic Tofu Buddha Bowl
A Buddha bowl recipe made with Crispy Tofu tossed in a sweet garlicky lemongrass honey soy sauce served with a variety of fresh produce over rice.
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PF Chang’s Fried Rice – Copycat Recipe
PF Chang’s fried rice is so good but it isn’t always convenient to go there when you crave your fried rice recipe fix. For that reason, a copycat recipe for homemade fried rice is well worth knowing. It’s a mouth-watering blend of rice, fresh veggies, and a rich, sweet Chinese-inspired sauce which makes it irresistible.
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Thai Curry Fried Rice with Broccoli and Mushrooms
Skip the takeout thai food and make this Thai Curry Fried Rice recipe - an easy meal you can make at home in just 15 minutes (prep included!)! With subtle authentic Thai flavors from fish sauce, Thai curry paste, cashew nuts, lime, and cilantro and the option to kick up the spice a notch with some Sriracha sauce.
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Peanut Tofu Buddha Bowl
The BEST peanut tofu buddha rice bowl with vegetables, and roasted broccoli in a simple peanut sauce. If you are looking for a healthy Buddha bowl recipe, this is it!
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Instant Pot Chinese Chicken Rice
A quick and delicious dish of aromatic rice infused with Chinese flavors. This recipe is great for a simple yet flavorful meal.
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Potato Fried Rice
Stir together scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, charred potato, and rice to make this satisfying one-pan meal that tastes way better than takeout!
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XO Fried Rice with Char Siu
Dig into a bowl of XO fried rice with a crispy, crunchy texture and savory sweet, lightly seafoody taste that transforms your leftover char siu pork into a meal in minutes!
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Thai Style Crab Fried Rice
For something ultra-delicious in minutes, try this crab fried rice for a one-pan meal that is bursting with delicate seafood flavor!
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Peking Duck Fried Rice
Peking duck fried rice tastes way better than takeout. Let me tell you a secret – you don’t need duck meat or a wok to cook this.
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Tomato Fried Rice with Sausage
Tomato fried rice with sausage has a rich tomato base that is slightly sweet and goes great with the sausage and rice. The first thing to do – slice the sunny egg so the yolk mingles with the appetizing sweet-sour rice.
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Cantonese Ground Beef Rice and Eggs
It’s a super easy Cantonese ground beef rice bowl cooked with an oyster-sauce-based sauce, onion, green peas, and runny eggs.
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