Rice & risotto
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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.