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Rice & risotto

Fast cauliflower, paneer and spiced lamb biryani.
EASY

This hearty biryani will be ready before you tap for takeaway

Savoury mince, fluffy rice and tender veg are topped with golden cheese in this fast take on the Indian classic.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Koshari-style rice with spice-roasted tomatoes.
EASY

Easy and under $5 a serve, this vegetarian rice dish doesn’t skimp on flavour

Experience Egypt’s iconic street food with this hearty, fragrant dish – packed with warm spices, it delivers maximum flavour and minimal fuss.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Sticky ginger beef bowls with smashed cucumber salad.
EASY

Sticky ginger beef bowls with smashed cucumber salad

Quick, tasty and family-approved. This fuss-free weeknight meal packs 10g of fibre into every serve, making it easy to eat well on even the busiest evening.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound
Yellow curry fish with fragrant lemongrass and coconut rice salad.
EASY

Big aromatics, zero fuss: Dazzle the table with this one-tray coconut curry fish

Send your taste buds on a Thai holiday with this vibrant one-tray wonder. Ready in under an hour, it delivers complex, slow-cooked depth without the sweat.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Jessica Brook
Egg and lettuce fried rice.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s egg and lettuce fried rice

Iceberg lettuce still holds a lot of crunch after being stirred through this simple egg fried rice.

  • < 30 mins
  • Adam Liaw
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Tamarind and coconut chicken with charred roti and spring onion rice.
EASY

This sticky tamarind chicken tray bake with charred roti comes together effortlessly

Juicy thighs meet a caramelised glaze and buttery rice in this big-flavoured feast, perfect for busy nights.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Jessica Brook
Korean beef and green rice bowl with soft-boiled eggs.
EASY

This spicy beef and rice bowl is your fast Friday fakeaway fix

This is a quick midweek twist on bibimbap, the popular Korean rice dish.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Ling with turmeric rice.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s ling with turmeric rice

Turmeric combines brilliantly with firm white-fleshed fish. You could also add some fennel or dill.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw
Karen Martini’s roast chicken with tomato and cumin butter baked  rice.
EASY

Roast chicken with tomato and cumin butter-baked rice

A supermarket roast chicken is the secret to getting this aromatic dish on the table in less than an hour.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Karen Martini
Top the risotto with pecorino or substitute with grana padano or parmigiano reggiano.

Rice, rice, baby: 20 easy dishes that go with the grain

From fully loaded rice bowls to creamy spring risotto, get ready to shake up your grain game with these midweek-friendly dishes that put rice front and centre.