Let’s face it, mid-week meals can be a hassle. If you’ve come home with no ideas in the afternoon, nothing is better than throwing on the rice cooker and getting started with some simple vegetables. While a stir fry may be your go-to, these recipes with rice will elevate your weeknight from exceeding expectations to deliciously satisfying.
All we can say is, dig in and get ready for a feast!
01
Cucumber, broccolini and beef rice salad
A flavourful meal featuring brown rice, succulent beef fillet steak, vibrant broccolini, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty dressing with whole grain mustard.
02
Clarissa’s claypot chicken rice
This claypot chicken rice is easy to prep, easy to cook and extremely delicious. Featuring Chinese sausage and shitake mushrooms marinated in a thick soy sauce, this dish is stacked full of flavour.
03
Chicken tikka with garlic rice
Chicken tikka is a popular Indian dish made from marinated pieces of boneless chicken that are typically skewered and grilled. Pair with fresh coriander and, of course, a steaming bed of rice for a comforting curry.
04
Chorizo, oregano and lemon stuffed chicken with nectarine rice
Spin classic roast chook into flavour-packed individual roasts brimming with addictive stuffing on a bed of fluffy nectarine rice salad. Nothing says spring like a citrusy spring chicken!
05
Thai-spiced coconut chicken rice
An easy, tasty chook and rice midweek dinner winner to add to your repertoire. The best part is, it’s all in one tray!
06
Caveman steak with charred cauliflower and tomato rice
Give your family a dinner to remember and cook over coals with this caveman steak dinner. Tomato rice is the perfect pairing with chargrilled meat and veggies.
07
Crispy roast pork belly and crunchy rice
A delicious, chargrilled salad will complement your roast pork belly beautifully. With crunchy rice sprinkled in, you’ll be in texture heaven.
08
Portuguese chicken with fried rice
The secret to your incredibly juicy Portuguese chook is to roast it in the slow cooker. Then, whip up your flavour-packed fried rice and you’re done!
09
Crunchy fried rice fritters
Fried rice but not as you know it. The classic dish has been turned into a fritter and you definitely won’t be disappointed.
10
Rice and beef enchiladas
With rich Mexican flavours and plenty of veggies, these filled tortilla rolls are a quick and easy way to get a bit saucy for the main event.
11
Roasted fish and spiced rice pilaf tray bake
Roasted fish with rice, with the addition of some yummy spices and a zingy olive paste for extra flavour. As an added bonus, it’s all cooked in the same pan which means minimal mess and fuss.
12
Soy poached chicken with lemongrass rice
Melt-in-the-mouth chicken that’s perfectly cooked and delicious, served with steamed rice is anyone’s dream dinner.
13
Slow-cooked curried chicken drumsticks
Who doesn’t love drumsticks? These budget-friendly bites bathe in a gorgeous light korma sauce for three hours before being added to a steaming bed of rice.
14
Braised pork belly in soy sauce
Creamy egg, fluffy rice and Asian greens team perfectly with sticky, tender pork. It’ll be a hit at the dinner table, and there will definitely be no leftovers!
15
Clarissa’s beef and black bean stir fry
Once you learn the very simple recipe for making your own beef and black bean sauce, you’ll never want to order takeaway again.
16
Tamarind fish curry
This tamarind fish curry is light on spice, but packs a lot of flavour. Soak your rice in the leftover sauce for the most delicious end to your meal.
17
Pan-fried salmon with Asian slaw
Beautifully cooked salmon with zucchini, carrot and coriander plus a kick of chilli, all on a bed of steamed jasmine rice. Bliss!
18
Sausage and zucchini cabbage roll hot-pot
Packed full of vegetables and flavoured with aromatic spices, these sausage-stuffed cabbage rolls simmered in soup and stock will become your new go-to winter dinner.
19
Teriyaki chicken
All you need are drumsticks, tomato and teriyaki sauces, canned pineapple, capsicum and green shallots. Too easy!
20
Coffee and cumin spiced chicken with pineapple and mint salad
Enjoy the earthy tones of a new barbecue favourite, complete with a sweet salad. Top it all off with a serving on simple steamed rice for the perfect combination.
