4 Popular rice dishes that you must try

Rice is an ingredient that can be cooked in a variety of ways. It is pretty versatile, to say the least. Rice when cooked for a long time, can be used to prepare a sweet dish. While when it is cooked al dente, it can used as a side dish.

When it comes to some of the most famous rice dishes from around the world, these 4 top the list.

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Nasi Goreng

Nasi Goreng is the Malaysian term for fried rice. This dish is made with ingredients such as egg, vegetables, soy sauce, shrimp paste and chillies. It is spicy and has a pretty strong flavour profile.

Biryani

This Indian dish can be made with different kinds of meat. It is prepared with potatoes, onions, garlic, yogurt and a variety of Indian spices. This dish uses the slow cooking method and is usually made in a handi.

Paella

Paella means ‘pan’ in English. This dish is cooked in a shallow pan and uses ingredients such as paprika, seafood, meat and saffron. It has a unique flavour and is traditionally Valencian.

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Risotto

This Italian rice dish takes a lot of time to cook and includes ingredients such as meat, fish, vegetables and cheese. The rice is cooked in a broth till it becomes soft. It can be served as an appetizer or even for dinner.