How to cook plain rice in an original way: four options

Rice is one of the most popular types of cereals. It is used to make side dishes, various main dishes, and even as the main ingredient in desserts.

In addition, you can originally cook rice, thereby surprising even the most demanding gourmet. Food blogger Eduard Nasyrov shared how to do it on Instagram.

Greek rice

• Boiled rice – 2 cups
• Parsley/dill
• Olive oil – 2 tbsp
• Oregano – ½ tsp
• Lemon zest  – ½ pc
• Lemon juice – ½ pc
• Salt
• Pepper

Italian rice

• Boiled rice – 2 cups
• Sliced sun-dried tomatoes – 1/3 cup
• Basil – ½ cup
• Olive oil – 2 tbsp
• Salt
• Pepper
• Parsley

• Basil
• Parmesan cheese

Chinese rice

• Boiled rice – 2 cups
• Chopped garlic – 2 cloves
• Chili – ½ pc
• Green onions – 2 bunches
• Fried sesame seeds – 1 tbsp
• Soy sauce – 2 tbsp
• Sesame oil – 1 tbsp

Indian rice

• Boiled rice – 2 cups
• Garlic – 1 clove
• Cilantro – 1 bunch
• Turmeric – ½ tsp
• Curry – ½ tsp
• Cumin powder – ½ tsp
• Chili
• Salt
• Pepper