swap_horiz Ic Pilav Alternatives

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Uzbek Plov

Uzbek plov, also called palov, is a Central Asian rice dish prepared by cooking rice with meat, onions, and carrots in a...

Lamb Festive Central Asian Uzbek

9.3 Excellent

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Iranian Zereshk Polo

Iranian zereshk polo is a Persian rice dish made with steamed rice and dried zereshk, or barberries. The berries contrib...

Sweet Sour Persian Festive Saffron

9.1 Excellent

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Malabar Biryani

Malabar biryani, also known as Thalassery biryani, is a rice dish originating from the Malabar region of Kerala, India....

Indian Meat Festive Kerala

9.0 Excellent

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Zereshk Polow

Zereshk Polow is a traditional Persian rice dish combining steamed basmati rice flavored with saffron with zereshk, whic...

Persian Sweet Savory Festive Saffron

8.9 Great

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Chirashizushi

Chirashizushi is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of a bowl of vinegared sushi rice topped with a variety of scatt...

Japanese Seafood Festive Sushi Rice

8.9 Great

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Zereshk Polo

Zereshk Polo is a traditional Persian rice dish distinguished by its vibrant color and complex flavor profile. The rice...

Aromatic Persian Festive Saffron

8.8 Great

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Baghali Polow

Baghali Polow is a traditional Iranian rice dish characterized by its combination of basmati rice, fresh dill, and broad...

Traditional Persian Festive Dill

8.8 Great

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Arroz con Gandules

Arroz con gandules is a traditional Puerto Rican rice dish deeply rooted in the island’s culinary heritage. It features...

Traditional Festive Sofrito Puerto Rican

8.7 Great

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Sabzi Polow

Sabzi Polow is a Persian rice dish in which rice is cooked with a generous mixture of fresh chopped herbs, typically inc...

Traditional Persian Festive Nowruz

8.7 Great

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Pilau ya Zanzibar

Pilau ya Zanzibar is a spiced rice dish from the Zanzibar archipelago, reflecting the region's centuries-old role in Ind...

Spiced Meat Festive Swahili

8.7 Great

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Kabsa (Yemeni)

Yemeni Kabsa is a spiced mixed rice dish featuring slow-cooked meat, vegetables, and a distinctive blend of spices like...

Lamb Festive Yemeni Arabian Peninsula

8.7 Great

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Midye Dolma

Midye dolma is a Turkish street food made by filling mussel shells with seasoned rice and serving the cooked mussels wit...

Street Food Seafood Turkish Spiced Rice

8.7 Great

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Zanzibar Pilau

Zanzibar pilau is a spiced rice dish associated with Zanzibar and the Swahili culinary tradition of coastal East Africa....

Island Spiced Festive Swahili

8.7 Great

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Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani is a mixed rice dish originating from the Indian subcontinent, heavily influenced by the culinary tradit...

Indian Chicken Spiced Festive

8.6 Great

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Bhoger Khichuri

Bhoger Khichuri is a traditional Bengali vegetarian dish consisting of rice and lentils, primarily prepared as a devotio...

Vegetarian Festive Bengali Lentil

8.6 Great

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Biryani ya Kizanzibari

Biryani ya Kizanzibari is a localized version of biryani from Zanzibar, prepared by layering spiced basmati rice with ma...

Layered Spiced Meat Festive

8.6 Great

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Haneeth

Haneeth is a traditional Yemeni dish consisting of lamb or goat that is marinated with a spice mixture and slow-roasted...

Traditional Arabian Festive Yemeni

8.5 Great

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Narenj palaw

Narenj palaw is an Afghan rice dish garnished with candied bitter-orange peel, nuts, and spices, traditionally served on...

Orange Festive Nuts Afghan

8.5 Great

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Nasi Kebuli

Nasi kebuli is an Indonesian rice dish associated particularly with Arab-Indonesian communities and festive cooking. Ric...

Indonesian Spiced Festive Goat

8.5 Great

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Roz bi Khalta

Roz bi khalta is a traditional Egyptian mixed-rice dish notable for its rich combination of savory and sweet ingredients...

Egyptian Spiced Festive Nuts

8.0 Great