Tag: rice
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What are These Types of Rice and How to Use Them
Is there such a thing as too much choice? With the types of rice we can find on our supermarket shelves, some may argue that there is. Fortunately, choosing a suitable variety becomes easier when you know what you want. Over 100,000 Types of Rice Rice is the second most cultivated crop worldwide, forming the…
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Spicy Rice (Nando’s Style)
My love of the high street food chain Nando’s inspired this spicy rice recipe. I don’t usually prefer rice, preferring other sides like their macho peas. However, this rice dish completes any peri-peri-inspired dinner. What is Spicy Rice? As its name suggests, spicy rice is a rice-based dish made with spices. When discussing spicy food,…
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How to Cook Perfect Basmati Rice
The perfect basmati rice is fluffy, tender, and far from a complex technique to master. All it takes is a little care, patience, and the correct water-to-rice ratio. What Is Basmati Rice? Basmati Rice belongs to a group of rice varieties known as long-grain rice. Long-grain rice length measures approximately four times its width. Its…
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Pilau Rice
Every Indian takeaway menu across the UK features pilau rice in some form. This recipe will make your curry night a little more special with minimal extra effort. What is Pilau Rice? We all tend to recognise pilau rice as bright yellow and contains whole spices such as cardamom. However, Pilau rice refers to rice…
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Kedgeree
This Kedgeree dish is a British classic that can be eaten hot or cold. Its flavours are reminiscent of Indian cuisine while taking a more traditional British approach.
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Prawn Paella
Paella is commonly known as a dish originating from Spain, specifically the Valencia region, hence its original name of Paella Valenciana.
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Spanakorizo – Greek Spinach and Rice
Spanakorizo – Greek Spinach and Rice Serves 4 Spanakorizo, or Greek Spinach and Rice is a typical Greek country dish and is eaten either hot or cold. It’s primarily a main dish and often topped with a fried egg. However, it works perfectly as a side dish too and offers up all the usual fresh…