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rice-with-side-dishes

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"Rice with Side Dishes" is a common meal format in various global cuisines where a portion of cooked rice is served alongside several other dishes. The side dishes can include a variety of vegetables, meats, fish, pickles, or other condiments. This style of meal is prevalent in Asian cuisines such as Korean, Japanese, and Indian, but is also found in other cultures. The combination of rice and side dishes provides a balanced meal, often covering all necessary food groups.

water

salt

oil

chicken

cooked rice

Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of rice

  • 2 cups of water

  • 1 teaspoon of salt

  • 1 tablespoon of oil

  • Side dishes of your choice (e.g., stir-fried vegetables, grilled chicken, pickled vegetables, etc.)


Instructions:

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps to remove the excess starch and makes the rice less sticky.

  2. In a medium-sized pot, add the rinsed rice, water, salt, and oil. Stir everything together.

  3. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the water has been fully absorbed by the rice.

  4. After the rice is cooked, let it sit for about 5 minutes with the lid still on. This allows the rice to steam and become fluffy.

  5. While the rice is cooking, prepare your side dishes. You can stir-fry some vegetables, grill some chicken, or pickle some vegetables. The choice is yours.

  6. Once everything is ready, serve the rice with the side dishes. Enjoy your meal!