Mixed rice dish explained

There are many mixed rice dishes in cuisines around the world. Mixed rice combines rice with various meats, vegetables, and spices. The resulting dish is often eaten as the main portion of the meal, although it can be served as a side.

North America

• Jambalaya (Louisiana)
• Hoppin' John (Southern United States)
• Rice and peas (Caribbean)

South America

Latin American cuisine offers many types of mixed rice dishes:

• Arroz con pollo
  • Arroz con gandules Gallo pinto
• Pabellón criollo
• Platillo Moros y Cristianos
• Rice and beans
• Spanish rice (Mexico)

Africa

• Bariis iskukaris (Somalia)
• Jollof rice (West Africa)
• Kushari (Egypt)

Asia

• Arroz a la valenciana (Philippines)
• Bibimbap (Korea)
• Biryani (various forms exist in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan)
• Bisi bele bath (India)
• Donburi (Japan)
• Economy rice (Southeast Asia)
• Fried rice (East Asia)
• Galho (Nagaland, India)
• Kabsa (Saudi Arabia)
• Khichdi (India)
• Nasi campur (Indonesia)
• Nasi goreng (Indonesia)
• Pongal (India)
• Takikomi gohan (Japan)

Europe

• Arroz de cabidela (Portugal)
• Ghapama (Armenia)
• Kedgeree (United Kingdom)
• Paella (Spain)
• Risotto (Italy)

See also

• List of rice dishes