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Hyderabadi Biryani

Hyderabadi Biryani is an aromatic Indian rice dish originating in Hyderabad. It’s distinguished by a dum-cooked method –...

Indian Aromatic Hyderabadi Basmati

9.3 Excellent

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Yangzhou Fried Rice

Yangzhou Fried Rice is a classic Jiangsu province rice dish known for its vibrant presentation and balanced flavors. The...

Classic Chinese Egg Jiangsu

9.1 Excellent

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Gyudon

Gyudon is a Japanese beef rice bowl of thinly sliced beef and onions simmered in soy and mirin over rice, widely popular...

Japanese Savory Quick Donburi

8.7 Great

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Zongzi

Zongzi are traditional Chinese sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves, famously consumed during the Dragon Boat...

Chinese Festive Dumpling Sticky Rice

8.5 Great

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Hokkien Fried Rice

Hokkien Fried Rice is a classic Chinese rice dish distinguished by its intensely flavored sauce. The dish features stir-...

Classic Seafood Chinese Sauce

8.3 Great

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Fujian Fried Rice

Fujian Fried Rice is a classic Chinese rice dish originating from Fujian province. It’s characterized by its rich, inten...

Classic Seafood Chinese Sauce

8.3 Great

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Eight Treasure Rice

Eight Treasure Rice is a classic Chinese dessert featuring sticky rice cooked with layers of flavor. Lard, sugar, and an...

Classic Chinese Dessert Festival

8.2 Great

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Egg Fried Rice

Egg fried rice is a fundamental Chinese dish in which cooked rice is stir-fried at high heat with beaten eggs, scallions...

Simple Versatile Everyday Chinese

8.0 Great

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Tangyuan

Tangyuan is a traditional Chinese dessert of glutinous rice balls filled with sweet sesame or peanut paste, historically...

Chinese Sweet Soup Glutinous

8.0 Great

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Claypot Rice

Claypot rice is a Chinese dish cooked and served in a traditional clay pot, which imparts a distinctive smoky crust to t...

Comfort Chinese Crispy Clay Pot

7.8 Good

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Bokkeum Bap

Bokkeum bap is a Korean-style fried rice traditionally made by stir-frying day-old white rice in a wok with chopped vege...

Simple Korean Everyday Quick

7.8 Good

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Century Egg Congee

Century Egg Congee is a traditional Chinese rice porridge notable for incorporating preserved century eggs, which impart...

Classic Chinese Pork Congee

7.7 Good

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Yang Chow Fried Rice

Yang Chow fried rice, named after Yangzhou city in Jiangsu province, China, is a classic stir-fried rice dish distinguis...

Classic Restaurant Chinese Fried

7.5 Good

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Poha

Poha is a popular Indian breakfast dish made from flattened rice flakes that are lightly fried with spices, peanuts, and...

Light Indian Breakfast Quick

7.5 Good

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Chazuke

Chazuke is a traditional Japanese comfort food consisting of cooked white rice soaked in green tea or savory dashi broth...

Simple Comfort Japanese Quick

7.5 Good

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Maze Gohan

Maze gohan is a Japanese rice dish where cooked short-grain rice is thoroughly mixed with seasonal ingredients like vege...

Simple Versatile Japanese Toppings

7.5 Good

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Com Chien

Cơm Chiên is Vietnamese fried rice, typically made with day-old rice stir-fried with egg, vegetables, and protein such a...

Simple Everyday Vietnamese Quick

7.2 Good

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Kateh

Kateh is a Northern Iranian rice dish from Gilan province, cooked by full absorption until a soft crust forms, simpler i...

Traditional Persian Quick Caspian

7.2 Good

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Pilaf

Pilaf is a dish in which rice is cooked in a seasoned broth, known for its distinct, non-sticky grains, with early docum...

Versatile Traditional Aromatic Middle Eastern

6.7 Fair

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Lai Foo

Lai Foo is a traditional Chinese sweet snack made from puffed rice bound with sugar syrup, often shaped into bars and no...

Simple Traditional Chinese Snack

6.5 Fair