American Rice Dishes

The cheapest way to serve a crowd of people, jambalaya is one of Louisiana's favorite dishes originating from the Cajuns from the southern parts of the country, where food was often scarce. At the time, there were many slaves in the country, so th... READ MORE

Uramaki, California roll, or upside-down sushi is a unique sushi variety which has its origins disputed between Los Angeles and Vancouver, although most people claim that it was invented in California in the 1960s by a Japanese c... READ MORE

Louisiana's comfort food is nicely represented in red beans and rice, a dish that is traditionally prepared on Mondays, with the aroma of red beans drifting through the neighborhoods. The dish originates from the New Orleans Creole kitchens of the... READ MORE

Rainbow roll is a type of uramaki or upside-down sushi, where the rice is on the exterior, wrapped around nori seaweed that holds the other ingredients on the inside. This sushi variety is typically made with rice, nori, tuna, salmon, avo... READ MORE

Loco moco is Hawaii's popular comfort food, most often consisting of sticky rice at the bottom, topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and the thick gravy that is poured on top of the whole combination, although there are numerous variations ... READ MORE

Dirty rice is a Cajun dish consisting of rice, chicken liver and gizzard, onions, bell peppers, and celery. The dish got its name from its color, imparted by the liver and broth. In the past, it was consumed as a main dish, but nowadays it is ofte... READ MORE

A classic Southern dish, hoppin' John is a hearty combination of rice, black-eyed peas, and ham hock or bacon. Even though the dish is consumed throughout the year, it is typically served on New Year's Day due to the fact that a lot of Southerners... READ MORE

Charleston red rice is a traditional dish originating from the Georgia coast. It consists of long-grain rice that simmered in a rich broth with chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, celery, and seasonings. Bits of bacon or pork sausages can also... READ MORE

Glorified rice is an American Midwestern dessert consisting of rice, canned pineapple chunks, and whipped cream. The dish is traditionally garnished with a few maraschino cherries on top. Purists claim that the rice should always be cooked in crea... READ MORE

Hawaiian haystack is a traditional dish that's both easily customizable and versatile. Although it has the word Hawaiian in its name, it did not originate in Hawaii, but uses some Hawaiian staples such as pinepple and coconut. This comforting dish... READ MORE