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What to make with rice

You have rice to use up. These 10 family dinners all put it to work — no more staring into the fridge. Pick one below, or let MealMemory build the whole week around what you already have.

Beef and Vegetable Skewers

australian · normal

nut-free ✓ dairy-free ✓ gluten-free ✓
Recipe

Ingredients

  • steak — 600g
  • capsicum — 2
  • red onion — 1
  • zucchini — 1
  • rice — 2 cups
  • olive oil — 2 tbsp

Method

  1. Cube beef and veg, thread skewers.
  2. BBQ or grill, turning.
  3. Serve with rice.

Beef Stroganoff

russian · normal

nut-free ✓ gluten-free ✓ egg-free ✓
Recipe

Ingredients

  • steak — 600g
  • mushrooms — 300g
  • sour cream — 300ml
  • onion — 1
  • paprika — 2 tsp
  • rice — 2 cups

Method

  1. Sear beef strips, set aside.
  2. Cook onion and mushrooms, add paprika.
  3. Return beef with sour cream, serve on rice.

Butter Chicken (Mild)

indian · normal

nut-free ✓ gluten-free ✓ egg-free ✓
Recipe

Ingredients

  • chicken thighs — 600g
  • butter chicken simmer sauce — 1 jar
  • rice — 2 cups
  • greek yoghurt — 2 tbsp
  • coriander — 1/2 bunch

Method

  1. Brown chicken pieces.
  2. Add sauce, simmer 15 min.
  3. Cook rice.
  4. Finish with yoghurt and coriander.

Chicken Stir-Fry

chinese · quick

nut-free ✓ dairy-free ✓ egg-free ✓
Recipe

Ingredients

  • chicken breast — 500g
  • stir-fry vegetables — 500g
  • soy sauce — 3 tbsp
  • garlic — 2 cloves
  • ginger — 1 knob
  • rice — 2 cups

Method

  1. Cook rice.
  2. Stir-fry chicken until golden.
  3. Add veg, garlic, ginger, soy.
  4. Serve over rice.

Fried Rice

chinese · quick

nut-free ✓ dairy-free ✓
Recipe

Ingredients

  • rice — 2 cups
  • eggs — 3
  • bacon — 150g
  • frozen peas and corn — 1.5 cups
  • soy sauce — 2 tbsp
  • spring onion — 3

Method

  1. Use day-old rice if possible.
  2. Scramble eggs, set aside.
  3. Fry bacon, add rice, veg, soy.
  4. Fold through egg and spring onion.

Honey Soy Chicken Drumsticks

australian · normal

nut-free ✓ dairy-free ✓ egg-free ✓
Recipe

Ingredients

  • chicken drumsticks — 1kg
  • honey — 3 tbsp
  • soy sauce — 3 tbsp
  • garlic — 2 cloves
  • rice — 2 cups
  • broccoli — 1 head

Method

  1. Marinate drumsticks in honey, soy, garlic.
  2. Bake 200°C 40 min.
  3. Serve with rice and broccoli.

Mild Chilli Con Carne

mexican · normal

nut-free ✓ gluten-free ✓ egg-free ✓
Recipe

Ingredients

  • beef mince — 500g
  • kidney beans — 400g tin
  • diced tomatoes — 400g tin
  • onion — 1
  • rice — 2 cups
  • mild chilli powder — 1 tsp
  • sour cream — 1/2 cup

Method

  1. Brown mince and onion.
  2. Add tomatoes, beans, chilli; simmer 20 min.
  3. Serve on rice with sour cream.

Prawn and Chorizo Paella

spanish · weekend

nut-free ✓ dairy-free ✓ gluten-free ✓
Recipe

Ingredients

  • prawns — 400g
  • chorizo — 2
  • rice — 2 cups
  • chicken stock — 1L
  • capsicum — 1
  • frozen peas — 1 cup
  • smoked paprika — 2 tsp

Method

  1. Fry chorizo, add rice and paprika.
  2. Add stock gradually, no stirring.
  3. Add prawns and peas last 8 min.

San Choy Bow (Lettuce Cups)

chinese · quick

nut-free ✓ dairy-free ✓ egg-free ✓
Recipe

Ingredients

  • pork mince — 500g
  • iceberg lettuce — 1
  • water chestnuts — 227g tin
  • hoisin sauce — 3 tbsp
  • spring onion — 3
  • rice — 1 cup

Method

  1. Fry mince, add chestnuts and hoisin.
  2. Spoon into lettuce cups.
  3. Rice on the side.

Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

japanese · quick

nut-free ✓ dairy-free ✓ egg-free ✓
Recipe

Ingredients

  • chicken thighs — 600g
  • teriyaki sauce — 1/2 cup
  • rice — 2 cups
  • cucumber — 1
  • carrot — 1
  • sesame seeds — 1 tbsp

Method

  1. Cook rice.
  2. Pan-fry chicken, glaze with teriyaki.
  3. Serve over rice with ribboned cucumber and carrot, sprinkle sesame.

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