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5 Rice Bowl Recipes You’ll Love

by Lottie Huckle

published on 25 July 2024

Rice bowls make for a simple, comforting and healthy meal with a variety of flavours. We’ve rounded up a selection of our favourite rice bowl recipes, from authentic Nasi Goreng that packs a punch, to a nourishing autumnal rice salad.

Nasi Goreng

Nasi Goreng

by Shu Han Lee

Flavoured with a spicy sambal and topped with a fried egg with a runny golden yolk, this Southeast Asian staple is a great way to use up leftover rive and veg.

Warm Buddha Bowl

Warm Buddha Bowl

by Shirin Kouros & Yasmine Larizadeh

Loaded with herby meatballs, rich tomato sauce, nutty brown rice and creamy Greek yoghurt, this nourishing rice bowl is one you’ll keep going back to after those long days at work. 

Wild Mushroom Pilau

Wild Mushroom Pilau

A rice bowl with a sophisticated touch, this mushroom recipe from Meera Sodha is a real showstopper. It’s simple enough to whip up on a weeknight, but oh-so impressive when served at a gathering. 

Wild, Red and Brown Rice Salad with Roasted Pumpkin

Wild, Red and Brown Rice Salad with Roasted Pumpkin

by Levi Roots

Who says rice bowls are just for the warmer months? This autumnal recipe by Levi Roots is perfect for when pumpkins and squash come into season later in the year. And if you feel like sharing, it can be served as a side dish too! 

Korean Brown Rice and Brussels Sprouts

Korean Brown Rice and Brussels Sprouts

Want to know what’s better than a rice bowl? A rice bowl that’s ready to eat in 10 minutes flat, which is exactly what this recipe promises. Make sure to get your kimchi at the ready for one of the speediest (and most delicious!) rice bowls around. 

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