Rice
Rice is one of the world’s oldest cultivated grains and is a staple in many countries. It is a very versatile product to cook with and can be turned into many dishes, either as the main dish, or a side dish. Rice recipes are simple to follow. Often you only need one or two pots or pans to make a great rice dish. This is good news for backpackers, campers and travellers who may have a limited number of cooking utensils they travel with, or none at all. If you want to know about the types of rice you can cook with read my post on Rice, Rice and More Rice – How Do You Like Your Rice. And enjoy the rice recipes.
Rice, Rice and More Rice. How Do You Like Your Rice? + World Rice Dishes
In this post, I’m gonna talk about rice. What is rice? A little history on rice. Types of Rice. And include some links to some great rice recipes that are easy to make when travelling, backpacking or camping. Rice is considered one of the most popular foods in the...
Homemade Sushi Rolls
I was introduced to Sushi when I visited Japan for the first time (some 30 years ago). I saw this interesting looking rice meal in the window of a small restaurant that looked so inviting, and I thought, I must try it. And try I did, along with many other unique...
Fried Rice
Fried Rice is believed to have been first invented sometime during the Sui dynasty (AD 589-618) in the city of Yangzhou. Whoever invented it, I thank you! If you are like me, after a hard day the last thing I want to do is to spend hours in the kitchen. My Fried Rice...
Mushroom Risotto
Risottos are one of my favourite meals. What I like about them so much is the versatility in the flavours I can create. Each ingredient can provide a different mouth watering flavour, from the sweetness of pumpkin, to the fishy taste of salmon and everything else in...
Porcupine Meatballs
Porcupine Meatballs are a fun twist on the traditional meatball recipe. They are a tasty mix made of mince, rice and onion baked in a rich tomato sauce. They get the name because when the rice is added and the mixture is rolled into balls, the rice sticks out and the...
Easy & Authentic Spanish Paella
Paella is a Spanish rice dish. I first tried it while on a holiday on the Spanish Balearic Island of Majorca, one of the best places to visit in Spain. At the time I thought it was the tastiest rice dish I had ever tried. So I continue to try it regularly! Even though...
Curry Sausage Risotto
If you like curries and sausages then you will like my easy Curry Sausage Risotto. I'm not sure if it is a true Italian classic, but it is one of mine. This recipe stemmed from me not being able to boil the right amount of rice for meals, plus the rice always seemed...