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Rice Recipes from the Thai Kitchen

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These best-of-the-best rice recipes include everything from delicious fried rice recipes to savory coconut rice, sticky rice, even rice salad. Colourful and fragrant, my rice recipes are sure to please your taste-buds and your senses. Serve as a side dish or the main event - either way they'll make any meal especially delicious. ENJOY!

Classic Thai Heavenly Pineapple Fried Rice

Pineapple Fried RiceD.Schmidt
Pineapple Rice is the signature dish of Thailand, normally served in a carved-out pineapple. But even served straight out of the wok, I find this to be one of the tastiest fried rice recipes I've ever tried. And it isn't difficult to make - this easy Thai recipe will have you cooking and enjoying this heavenly treat in no time.

Vegetarian Heavenly Pineapple Fried Rice

Pineapple Fried RiceCopyright Darlene A. Schmidt
This vegetarian version of classic Thai Heavenly Pineapple Fried rice is just as delicious in every way. Thai jasmine rice is fried up with chunks of pineapple, plus cashews, peas, and currents with a curry-flavored broth. Includes cooking tips to create perfect fried rice everytime!

Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp Fried RiceCopyright Darlene A. Schmidt
In this fried rice recipe, fresh or frozen shrimp are quickly stir-fried with garlic and onions. Add the cooked rice, a couple of eggs, frozen peas, plus my own special Thai sauce, and you have a fried rice recipe that is sure to please everyone. A great way to use leftover rice - and leftover roasted chicken can also be added if you have some taking up space in the refrigerator. Add chili if you like it spicy. Delicious!

Easy Coconut Rice (stovetop recipe)

Coconut RiceD.Schmidt
Coconut rice makes a terrific accompaniment to many Thai dishes, such as fish and curries. Although you can make coconut rice in a rice cooker, this recipe teaches you how to make it the old fashioned way - in a pot on the stove. Quick and easy, this coconut rice recipe will come in handy for those times when you want to make dinner extra special without going to a lot of extra work. Coconut rice also makes a great side dish to take to a potluck or an Asian-themed dinner party.

Easy Coconut Rice (Made in a Rice Cooker)

Coconut Rice (in a rice cooker)D.Schmidt
Coconut Rice makes a deliciously easy side dish that can be served with a variety of dishes such as curries, stir-fried vegetables, plus fish and seafood mains. This easy coconut rice recipe is made in a rice cooker (for coconut rice made in a pot on your stove, see link within this recipe). All you need is some rice, coconut milk, water and salt! This coconut rice recipe also pairs beautifully with Indian food dishes. ENJOY!

Delicious Saffron Coconut Rice

Coconut Saffron RiceD.Schmidt
If you like coconut rice, try this delicious Thai coconut saffron rice recipe. Instead of choosing between saffron rice and coconut rice, I've combined the two into one recipe. The result is a beautifully golden rice that tastes wonderful and is great to serve company or take to a dinner party or potluck.

Easy Saffron Rice (Made in a Rice Cooker) - New!

saffron riceCopyright Darlene A. Schmidt
This saffron rice may just be the easiest rice recipe you'll ever make. Just put together a few ingredients and let them simmer in your rice cooker while you get on with other things. Saffron rice makes a delicious accompaniment to all types of Southeast-Asian and East Indian dishes, but is equally beautiful to serve alongside nearly any Western dish you might be making.

Delicious Thai Chicken Fried Rice

Thai Chicken Fried RiceD.Schmidt
This Thai take on Chicken Fried Rice is SO good and so easy. Very aromatic, this fried rice recipe features fresh basil and lime leaf for an exquisite Thai taste that is a big step above ordinary.

Yellow Fried Rice with Shrimp

Thai Yellow Fried Rice with ShrimpD.Schmidt
This Thai Yellow Fried Rice is colorful, easy to make, and tastes amazing. Made with fresh or frozen shrimp, this fried rice recipe also features greens, such as spring onion, fresh coriander, and peas. Turmeric is the special ingredient that makes the fried rice yellow, and because of its incredible health benefits, the addition of this spice makes this recipe a good-for-you treat. A great way to use up leftover rice - rice that is several days old is perfect for this simple but extremely tasty recipe. Enjoy!

Savory Sticky Rice, Dim Sum Style

Sticky riceD.Schmidt
This sticky rice recipe is simple to make and oh so delicious! A meal unto itself, this Thai Sticky Rice with Pork & Mushrooms is a savory dish that is similar to fried rice, except it has a wonderfully chewy texture that even kids enjoy.

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