The best partner for crispy, savory fried chicken? My number one’s probably a pint of ice-cold beer. However, if we’re talking about having a good meal, that’s always gonna be a freshly cooked, bowl of rice. Oh, but not all rice will be able to make your fried chicken shine. Learned that the hard way. …
Life is wonderfully full of surprises. One wrong ingredient creates a new taste. A chance encounter with an unknown grain opens a world of fragrant culinary wonders. How Jasmine rice came to be is one fascinating story. You see, it’s somewhat of an accidental hero that forever changed how we consume rice. The year was …
Though already delicious on its own, fish is definitely one of those proteins that is best eaten with a side. And, out of all the side dishes you can choose from, many people would argue that rice is the best option for fish recipes! However, did you know that there are literally over 120,000 rice …
Chicken and rice is a dish whose origins are pretty hard to pinpoint. But one thing’s for sure: almost every cuisine now has its own unique variation of this classic. I personally prefer (and am most familiar with) the American adaptation of this recipe. Yup–the one where you only use ingredients that are pantry staples …
During my younger years and even now, sometimes, I still refuse most types of food when I’m sick. However, there’s always one exception: a creamy, comforting bowl of congee. I always welcome this heartwarming porridge with open arms during the rainy season, at breakfast, and especially when I’m battling a cold. Now, many people say …
If you want a complete meal in the form of a single dish, you can’t go wrong with cooking biryani. It has carbs, protein, and vegetables all in one pot. So, whether it’s nutrition or flavors you’re seeking, biryani will deliver. But did you know that authentic biryani requires a specific rice to be as …
Butter chicken or Murgh Makhani is not just my favorite Indian dish to relish. It’s also my go-to Indian recipe to cook. After all, unlike many recipes from India, this dish doesn’t need dozens of ingredients to prepare. Plus, it also pairs perfectly well with my favorite side dish of all time– rice. Oh, but …
It’s fairly common to hear how change is the only thing constant in this world. And it is. Just look at where you are right now. Reading this article and looking for basmati rice substitutes. There’s comfort in the familiar. I get it. But that comfort can only last us so long before we find …
As an Asian kid, I grew up eating white rice for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Some days I even eat it for merienda, our version of “snack.” So that’s five times in a day. Because, yes, we snack around 9-10 in the morning, then 3-4 in the afternoon. And that’s not counting the midnight snacking! …
I remember the time when I was first learning how to cook Mexican rice. One recipe suggested using any basic white rice, while another insisted on using only long-grain rice. But with so many varieties of long-grain rice, I was left more confused than ever. Seeking clarity, I hopped on my language exchange app and …