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September is National Rice Month

National Rice Month

Did you know that the US is one of the largest exporters of rice in the world? Did you know that rice is the most widely eaten food by humans? These factors, along with rice's usefulness in recipes, justify the cereal grain's place of honor during National Rice Month!

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Recipes to celebrate National Rice Month

  • Sticky Rice for Sushi Recipe
    Sticky Rice for Sushi

    This rice is perfect for making various kinds of sushi. For best results, spread the rice out to cool to room temperature before using. ...get the recipe

  • Oven Fried Rice Recipe
    Oven Fried Rice

    This is a fix it and forget it style fried rice recipe. It tastes like your favorite Chinese fried rice but it's baked in the oven instead. ...get the recipe

  • Uncle Ben's Seasoned Long Grain & Wild Rice Mix Recipe
    Uncle Ben's Seasoned Long Grain & Wild Rice Mix

    Keep this copycat version of Uncle Ben's most popular rice blend on hand for a fraction of the cost by making it yourself. ...get the recipe

  • Homemade Rice-A-Roni Recipe
    Homemade Rice-A-Roni

    This copycat recipe is just like the rice mix you buy at the store. It contains rice, vermicelli, and powdered bouillon. Simply saute in butter and add water. ...get the recipe

  • Chinese Rice Porridge (Congee Jook) Recipe
    Chinese Rice Porridge (Congee Jook)

    Rice and water (yes, that's it) in the crockpot make a rice porridge base that you can turn into a simple snack with eggs and soy sauce, or something a bit fancier with meat and vegetables. ...get the recipe

  • Parmesan Risotto Recipe
    Parmesan Risotto

    Love risotto but don't have time to stand around stirring? Try this delicious crock pot recipe that uses arborio rice, white wine, chicken broth, and parmesan cheese. ...get the recipe

  • Sicilian Rice Balls Recipe
    Sicilian Rice Balls

    Considered a snack or "street food", these deep-fried, meat-filled rice balls have become popular not just in Italy but around the globe. ...get the recipe

  • Lemon Basmati Rice Recipe
    Lemon Basmati Rice

    Ready in about 20 minutes and full of flavor. This basmati rice makes a great side dish with fish, chicken, pork, etc. ...get the recipe

  • Cheesy Mexican Rice Recipe
    Cheesy Mexican Rice

    This should almost be called "instant Mexican rice" since it's ready in mere minutes! It's made with instant rice, salsa, chicken broth, and cheese. ...get the recipe

  • Cheesy Butter Rice Recipe
    Cheesy Butter Rice

    Spice up your rice, spice up your life! A little butter and parmesan adds depth of flavor to basic white rice and makes it into an easy, satisfying side dish. ...get the recipe

  • French Onion Rice Recipe
    French Onion Rice

    A rich, baked rice dish made with French onion soup, beef broth, white rice, and butter. You can also add mushrooms if you wish. ...get the recipe

  • Brown Rice Recipe
    Brown Rice

    A foolproof way to cook brown rice by using the slow cooker. Perfectly cooked every time. ...get the recipe

  • Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
    Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice

    Made with just a few simple ingredients, this rice dish is bursting with flavor. The cilantro and lime give the rice a fresh taste, while the basmati rice provides a fluffy and tender texture. ...get the recipe


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