Medium-Grain Rice Main Dish Recipes

"Really healthy recipe that tastes like it isn't!!! This is actually a variation of someone else's on this site. I'm on a diet where I'm trying to eat higher protein meals regularly throughout the day and this is perfect for an after work dinner that will be satisfying without breaking any rules. A portion of 1/6 of the pan, which is very satisfying,..."

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Ingredients: Greek yogurt, sweet corn...

"This is one of my all time favorite dishes. I've been experimenting for a year now and I think I've finally got it perfect. This recipe is for an 18" pallera cooked on an open flame (a weber grill works perfectly). For a smaller pan and stovetop cooking half the recipe. Note: Some purists say an 'authentic' paella doesn't mix meat and seafood...."

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Ingredients: shrimp, fresh parsley...

"This is totally and utterly comfort food for Asians. Posted this recipe for Skipper/Sy. It is a total self-creation that has become a staple in my family. We actually have craving for this. A total balanced meal, all in one. You can substitute the chicken with beef or pork. Still good. :) It can be served to toddlers cos it is very soft. Asian toddlers..."

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Ingredients: cilantro, eggs, fresh ginger...

"Indonesians eat this for breakfast, it is simple and traditionally there isn't much to it but rice spices and a fried egg. For best results use rice cooked the day before. This version is rather hot so you could reduce the amount of chili. Shallots in Indonesian cooking are small and red and sweet but you can use French shallots. Fried shallots are..."

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Ingredients: pepper, eggs, ketjap manis...

"This recipe came from Woman's Day Magazine in 1993 and won 1st prize in a Super Bowl contest. It is one of my family's favorites. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do. It seems a bit lengthy but it really comes together pretty quickly. I usually start my rice in the rice cooker before putting this together."

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Ingredients: fresh basil, fresh basil leaves...

"This recipe makes a very rich risotto. It was designed around the use of Midas Touch, a Dogfish Head beer made from a mix of fermented barley, Muscat grapes and honey, then spiced with saffron. So, using that particular ale is key. Though, if you can't find it, any Belgian Pale or Wit plus a pinch of saffron would suffice. Like all risotto, this..."

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Ingredients: dry mustard, Greek yogurt...

"Sweet, Savory, and Spicy. Not too spicy though. This is good stuff. No seafood involved, although I bet it would be good with shrimp. I think this could use some more meat, but I'm a bit of a carnivore."

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Ingredients: chives, cinnamon...

"Absolutely delicious recipes adapted from Williams-Sonoma Chicken cookbook. This curry is fairly mild. If you prefer more heat and spice, add more curry powder or some red pepper."

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Ingredients: coconut milk, cornstarch...