The Spanish term morisqueta refers to the Moors. In this case the term means plain boiled rice. This style of rice is is considered a "comfort food" in Mexico. Simple boiled rice is eaten in Michoacan and Jalisco.
A simple risotto with Picholine olives, white wine, parsley, Parmesan cheese and lemon. Picholine olives are crisp, small French green olives.
Dirty rice is a Cajun specialty. The typical combination includes ground chicken or turkey livers and gizzards with onions, broth, green pepper and garlic. The dish gets its name because the cooked gizzards give the rice a "dirty" appearance.
A flavorful traditional Indian rice recipe that includes cardamom pods, cinnamon, cloves, tomatoes and basmati rice. The rice is hearty enough to serve as a main dish.
Rice Cooker Recipe - Nasi Lemak. Rice is cooked with shallots, fresh ginger, coconut milk, fenugreek seeds and pandan leaves. You can leave the pandan leaves out but they impart a wonderful fragrance. You can find them in most well-stocked Asian markets.