https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/rice-recipes/ a culinary genealogy Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:36:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thewoksoflife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-TWOL-favicon-4-32x32.png https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/rice-recipes/ 32 32 https://thewoksoflife.com/lentil-rice/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/lentil-rice/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:36:37 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=93672 This lentil rice is a yet another healthier alternative to plain white rice, of which we have many (see our Quinoa Rice, Black Rice, and Millet Rice)! This one has the most protein of any previous recipes, with the addition of both red lentils and quinoa. But it still has a pleasant texture that you […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/lentil-rice/feed/ 26 https://thewoksoflife.com/tofu-fried-rice/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/tofu-fried-rice/#comments Sun, 05 Oct 2025 18:34:02 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=93528 Tofu Fried Rice is a recipe that has taken us years to share for some reason. But it’s finally here, and this recipe is everything Tofu Fried Rice should be! Loaded with tofu that’s actually flavorful, veggies, and perfectly seasoned rice.  Why has it taken us so long to share a Tofu Fried Rice recipe? […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/tofu-fried-rice/feed/ 6 https://thewoksoflife.com/salmon-fried-rice/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/salmon-fried-rice/#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:32:07 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=87068 This salmon fried rice stretches one salmon fillet into a one-pot dinner for three to four people! It covers all the food groups—starch, vegetable, healthy protein, and aromatics in one very satisfying dish.  Fish Fried Rice? Using fish in fried rice is not very common in China. If people have a piece of fish, they […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/salmon-fried-rice/feed/ 15 https://thewoksoflife.com/garlic-fried-rice/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/garlic-fried-rice/#comments Fri, 30 May 2025 13:54:39 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=86657 This Garlic Fried Rice is a delicious, easy side that’s made with a whole head of garlic and just the right amount of soy sauce. It’s extremely simple, with only a few pantry ingredients, and quick to make!  Extra Garlicky Fried Rice When you want something a little more special than plain rice but not […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/garlic-fried-rice/feed/ 9 https://thewoksoflife.com/millet-rice/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/millet-rice/#comments Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:20:27 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=85749 Today we’re cooking millet rice! Millet is a great alternative to plain white rice, and this recipe blends fragrant jasmine rice with healthy millet for an adaptable and approachable way to introduce more whole grains into your diet. You all had such a positive reaction to our Quinoa Rice recipe, and we know you’ll love […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/millet-rice/feed/ 27 https://thewoksoflife.com/baked-pork-chop-rice/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/baked-pork-chop-rice/#comments Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:20:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=85275 This Hong Kong Baked Pork Chop Rice, or guk ju pa fan (焗豬扒飯) in Cantonese, is a delicious casserole of layered flavors: a base of egg fried rice, juicy fried pork chops, and a rich tomato gravy topped with melted cheese.  This East-Meets-West amalgamation of cultures is Hong Kong comfort food. If you’ve never had […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/baked-pork-chop-rice/feed/ 11 https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-make-fried-rice-formula/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-make-fried-rice-formula/#comments Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:49:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=84949 Today we’re going to teach you how to make fried rice just like Chinese restaurants, with an easy fried rice formula! You can make restaurant-style fried rice out of almost anything if you use the right ratios of rice, protein, vegetables, and seasonings.  We’ve posted over 30 fried rice recipes across The Woks of Life, […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-make-fried-rice-formula/feed/ 48 https://thewoksoflife.com/kimchi-rice-with-cheese/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/kimchi-rice-with-cheese/#comments Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:14:12 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=84939 This baked kimchi rice with cheese is surprisingly easy to make (with just 10 ingredients), vegetarian (if you use a vegan kimchi), and so tasty and satisfying! If you’ve never tried this combination, you’ll be shocked at how well the tangy spicy kimchi goes with creamy melted cheese.  Kimchi & Cheese: A Winning Combination We […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/kimchi-rice-with-cheese/feed/ 14 https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-cook-jasmine-rice/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-cook-jasmine-rice/#comments Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=83485 Jasmine rice is our go-to white rice for serving with Chinese dishes and making fried rice. In this post, we’ll answer all your questions about rice measuring, the “finger trick” every Asian kid knows, and the rice cooker we all own. And of course, we’ll teach you how to cook jasmine rice perfectly every time, […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-cook-jasmine-rice/feed/ 52 https://thewoksoflife.com/fried-sticky-rice-xo-sauce/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/fried-sticky-rice-xo-sauce/#comments Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:01:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=83401 Luxurious XO sauce is a fragrant mixture of dried scallops, shrimp, Chinese ham, and chilies that was made to go with rice. Here, we use it to make a Fried Sticky Rice with XO Sauce. It’s simple and delicious, and there’s no chance you’ll be left feeling dissatisfied once you’ve had a bowl!  What is […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/fried-sticky-rice-xo-sauce/feed/ 20