Homemade Rice Bowls: Versatile, Portable, and Always Craveable

Meat or vegetable curry or any savory dish will taste great over a bowl of rice.
Homemade Rice Bowls: Versatile, Portable, and Always Craveable
You can customize the rice bowls to suit any craving. JeanMarie Brownson/TNS
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A well-balanced rice bowl makes a beautifully satisfying meal. We usually associate these all-in-one meals with Asian flavors and fresh fish, such as a Japanese chirashi bowl at the local sushi spot. Rice, however, readily welcomes a whole variety of ingredients and flavors to suit nearly any craving.

For instance, try a combination of cooked lamb, vegetables, and cilantro for a Middle Eastern-flavored bowl. Alternatively, blend Italian-style chicken meatballs or sausage slices with shredded cheese, tomatoes, and fresh basil for a fun bowl reminiscent of pizza. Shredded pulled pork or beef brisket, roasted peppers, and barbecue sauce taste of summer gatherings. Pork carnitas, roasted poblanos, shredded cheese, and salsa can transport you to a favorite Mexican restaurant. You get the idea.

JeanMarie Brownson
JeanMarie Brownson
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JeanMarie Brownson is a James Beard Award-winning author and the recipient of the IACP Cookbook Award for her latest cookbook, “Dinner at Home.” JeanMarie, a chef and authority on home cooking, Mexican cooking and specialty food, is one of the founding partners of Frontera Foods. She co-authored three cookbooks with chef Rick Bayless, including “Mexico: One Plate at a Time.” JeanMarie has enjoyed developing recipes and writing about food, travel and dining for more than four decades. ©2022 JeanMarie Brownson. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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