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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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Nigiri Sushi

Nigiri sushi represents a cornerstone of Japanese culinary tradition. It features precisely shaped mounds of seasoned sh...

Iconic Traditional Japanese Seafood

9.3 Excellent

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Paella de Marisco

Paella de Marisco is a traditional Spanish rice dish deeply rooted in coastal cuisine. It features saffron-infused rice...

Spanish Coastal Traditional Seafood

9.2 Excellent

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Unadon

Unadon is a traditional Japanese dish featuring steamed rice generously layered with grilled eel glazed in a rich, sweet...

Traditional Japanese Sweet Soy Donburi

9.0 Excellent

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Plov Ferganski

Plov Ferganski represents a traditional Uzbek rice dish deeply rooted in the Fergana Valley’s culinary heritage. This me...

Traditional Lamb Carrot Uzbek

9.0 Excellent

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Risotto alla Milanese

Risotto alla Milanese is a classic Italian rice dish originating from Milan. It’s distinguished by its vibrant golden hu...

Italian Elegant Traditional Milanese

8.8 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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Kabseh

Kabsa is a Saudi Arabian spiced rice dish cooked with meat and aromatics like cardamom and saffron, widely regarded as t...

Traditional Aromatic Spiced Meat

8.7 Great

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Arroz con Gandules

Arroz con Gandules is the national dish of Puerto Rico, consisting of rice and pigeon peas cooked with sofrito, pork, an...

Traditional Festive Sofrito Puerto Rican

8.7 Great

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Tendon

Tendon is a Japanese donburi of lightly battered tempura shrimp or vegetables served over steamed rice and drizzled with...

Traditional Japanese Crispy Donburi

8.5 Great

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Baghali Polo

Baghali Polo is an Iranian rice dish layered with fresh fava beans and dried dill, traditionally served alongside braise...

Traditional Aromatic Persian Dill

8.5 Great

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Maki Sushi

Maki sushi is the overarching Japanese term for rolled sushi, utilizing a bamboo mat to wrap vinegared rice and fillings...

Popular Traditional Japanese Seaweed

8.5 Great

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Tahdig

Tahdig is a Persian specialty consisting of the crispy, golden crust formed at the bottom of the pot while cooking rice,...

Traditional Aromatic Persian Crispy Crust

8.4 Great

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Thalassery Biryani

Thalassery Biryani is a variation from Kerala, India, notable for using fragrant short-grain Khyma rice and a unique coo...

Coastal Traditional Aromatic Kerala

8.2 Great

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Kabsa

Kabsa is a mixed rice dish originating from Saudi Arabia, made with basmati rice, meat, vegetables, and a blend of spice...

Traditional Aromatic Spiced Meat

7.9 Good

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Khao Kluk Kapi

Khao Kluk Kapi is a traditional Thai dish consisting of rice fried with shrimp paste, uniquely served alongside sweet po...

Traditional Aromatic Thai Fried

7.8 Good

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Dolma

Dolma is a family of stuffed dishes common in Ottoman cuisine, often featuring vegetables or vine leaves filled with sav...

Traditional Stuffed Middle Eastern Grape Leaves

7.4 Good

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Nasi Bakar

Nasi Bakar is an Indonesian dish in which seasoned rice mixed with various fillings such as chicken, salted fish, or bas...

Traditional Aromatic Indonesian Grilled

7.0 Good

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Roz bil Shaghria

Roz bil Shaghria is an Arab rice dish cooked with toasted vermicelli noodles in broth, a common everyday side dish in Eg...

Simple Traditional Middle Eastern Vermicelli

6.8 Fair

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Niter Kibbeh Rice

Ethiopian-influenced rice dish cooked with niter kibbeh, a spiced clarified butter infused with onions, garlic, ginger,...

Traditional Aromatic Ethiopian Flavor

6.3 Fair