What to cook with rice

Rice bowl

Rice, protein or beans, cucumber or herbs, sauce, sesame, chili, and lime.

Egg rice

Rice, soft or fried eggs, scallion oil, soy sauce, sesame, and a crunchy vegetable.

Soup with rice

Broth, rice, greens, ginger, chicken or tofu, scallions, and vinegar or lime.

Crispy rice skillet

Rice crisped in a pan, vegetables, protein, sauce, and herbs at the end.

Fast ideas

• Egg-and-rice bowl
• Chicken rice bowl
• Brothy rice soup with greens

Prep notes

• Cook rice ahead and chill it for better fried rice.
• Keep sauces separate until serving.
• Use leftover rice for soup, bowls, eggs, or crispy skillets.

Grocery notes

• Rice pairs well with eggs, tofu, chicken, beans, scallions, cucumber, cabbage, and chili crisp.
• Buy one fresh crunchy item to keep rice dinners from feeling heavy.

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